Exercise = HAPPINESS

As I continued to hit the snooze button this morning refusing to get up to get my workout on I remembered all the reasons WHY slacking off is not an option! Did you know that exercising can actually make you a happier person (generally speaking)!?! Here are 10 reasons why...

1. Increases dopamine in your brain

- Dopamine is the chemical in the brain that is associated with feelings of happiness

2. Decreases anxiety & depression

- Recent studies show that people who suffer from anxiety and depressions can acheive long term relief from excercisings mood boosting benefits

3. Energy booster

4. Stress reducer (Winning!)

5. Slows down cognitive decline (stay smarter longer)

- Studies have shown that regular excercise slows down the decline of our brain function

6. Increases self confidence

- Accomplishment = confidence

7. Better sleep

- Regular excercise has been shown to improve the quality of sleep in people with sleeping disorders

8. Increases productivity

- gets those creative, go getter juices flowing

9. Memory booster

10. Increases brain power

- Studies show that good cardio can help create new brain cells and improve overall brain performance

Now, those are ALL excellent reasons to get a sweat sesh in and make exercise a priority!!