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7 Shocking Facts That Will Make You Never Skip A Gym Session Again
Thinking about
skipping the gym today? Well, we can make up thousands of excuses for not going
to the gym. From forgetting your training gear to your favorite soccer game on
TV. But, have you wondered what happens to your body when you turn your back on
workouts? Let’s take a look.
An Exercise High
When we exercise,
primarily three chemicals are released by our body. Those are Endorphins, Serotonin, and Dopamine. These
chemicals can make you feel great after working out. They also help in reducing
stress levels and boosting your well-being. Skipping the gym might make you
feel grumpy and lazy as well. So, make sure that you hit the gym consistently.
Competition
If you stop working
out, it is possible that you will lose your competitive edge. When we push
ourselves to the maximum in the gym, it is possible that we carry these traits
into everyday life. This can help us perform better at workplaces as well.
Going consistently to the gym will give us a competitive edge over others.
Without that, we will be left without focus, and it is likely that our success
rates will go down.
Long Term Benefits
We need to
understand that the benefits of workouts are not just for today, but it's for
our whole lives. The long-term benefits of having a consistent exercise regimen
are big. When you are fit, you are laying a solid foundation for a healthy and
long life. We will have better blood circulation and greater flexibility of
joints and muscles. All these can help us achieve an improved quality of life.
Do you want to jeopardize a better life? Then just don’t skip your workouts.
Sleep
It is important to
notice that we will have better and more restful sleep if we workout. Workouts
are the best way to clear your head of all the worries and anxieties. When you
are at the gym pushing yourself and concentrating on increasing your
performance, your everyday problems can vanish. It is crucial to note that you
exhaust yourself at the gym, so missing a workout means that you are less tired
than usual but more stressed. This can hinder your sleep. A poll by the
national sleep foundation found that people who consistently workout get
regular sleep.
The poll also states
that those who did not engage themselves in any physical activity reported a
lower quality of sleep. When people do not sleep for the adequate time, they
get low on energy, irritable and have low concentration levels. So, if you skip
your workout for a day, it will hinder your sleep and will reduce your energy
levels. So, this might become a vicious pattern. A study by Northwestern
University discovered that workouts could help combat sleep disorders. In
short, exercise is the key to better sleep.
Habit
Going to the gym is
likely to evoke a feeling of self-esteem within us. So, once hitting the gym
becomes a habit, our self-esteem will surge. But, if we skip working out a
couple of times, the snowball effect is likely to take place. You might develop
a habit of skipping workouts. This can negatively impact your self-esteem as
you realize that you are going downhill regarding fitness.
Falling Out Of Shape
You worked very hard
to get fit, whether by doing regular runs or hitting the bench press. When you
don't work out regularly, you may get out of shape very fast. This depends on
how much time you are going to spend away from the gym.
The general rule is
that the fitter you are, the longer it will take for you to fall out of shape.
Missing workouts for up to 7 days might not have very severe repercussions.
But, if you have not broken a sweat for two weeks, you won't get away with it
easily. According to a study by the journal of applied science, skipping
workouts for 14 days can lower muscles mass, reduce cardiovascular fitness and
decrease insulin sensitivity. But, for all your fitness gains to completely go
away, it will take around two months.
Reverse Mode
It is necessary to
notice that your body might switch to the reverse mode if you skip workouts
especially when it comes to losing weight. Your fat levels will start to
increase as your metabolism slows down. Your metabolism drops to around 10% of
its capability to use oxygen which helps in burning the calories. The first
step is pivotal for every journey. So, make sure that you take steps in the
right direction when it comes to workouts.
It is important to
notice that all breaks are not bad. Taking a break when you are sick or injured
is the right thing to do. In fact, to achieve optimal performance, breaks are
not needed. The difference lies when these breaks become a habit. Also, take a
look at this article from garage gym planner to know
how to keep yourself motivated and never skip workouts. #Stay Fit.
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