Reducing Sedentary Time is Key
Prolonged sitting has been linked to a range of health issues, including obesity, heart disease, and poor posture. Incorporating more movement into your daily routine — even in small ways — can boost energy, enhance focus, and lower the risk of chronic disease.
Any activity over none is worth it and can have a huge impact on overall wellbeing. Our priority should be focused on building a strong immune system and looking after our mental health. And what better way to start than with exercise?
When you exercise and learn to relax, your immune system lifts, cortisol (stress hormone) and blood pressure levels go down and your mood is enhanced.
Bone density increases with weight-bearing exercise, you have improved joint mobility, and a stronger heart and lungs. Loneliness, which may also be associated with cardiovascular disease and hypertension, is also reduced when participating in group exercise classes.
Did you know that FLexercise classes take advantage of several natural human responses to enhance motivation, coordination, and enjoyment. Listening to music whilst exercising triggers the release of dopamine and endorphins, boosting your motivation and elevating your mood. It also creates a positive, rhythmic response, making you want to move, whilst moving in sync with others can enhance social connection, which in turn increases enjoyment and adherence to the your routine. Finishing off with a ‘cool down’ enables the transport of lactic acid and other waste products out of the muscles, reduces the likelihood of muscle cramps or stiffness, maintains blood flow and the muscles to relax as a result.
Interested? Why not try a FLexercise class near you? It’s a thumbs up in all the boxes.