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<\/p>\nDo you exercise regularly?<\/p>\n
Five Benefits of Exercising.<\/p>\n
Get ready to Workout!<\/p>\n
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Once upon a time, I would have happily drunk beer and eaten frozen pizza while reading a book and pursuing the life of a pseudo-intellectual musician. None of this was necessarily bad, but I was largely ignoring my physical body and overall health.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Over the last couple of years, I have worked hard to throw exercise into my weekly routine in order to enhance both my health and sense of happiness. It\u2019s not far-fetched to believe that the mind and body are connected and that what affects one will undoubtedly affect the other. There was certainly some trial and error(1), but in the end, I\u2019ve seen exercise improve my life in some amazing ways.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019ve never been the kind of person to still be in bed at noon, but I definitely used to appreciate sleeping in until 9 or 10 on weekends (and weekdays if possible). Since graduating and landing in the workforce, it has always been hard to wake up in the morning, no matter how early or late it is. The first question on my mind each morning was always, \u201cWHERE IS MY COFFEE?\u201d I needed caffeine for class or work or even just socializing. So sad\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n A couple of years ago, I began to make exercise into a routine rather than something I only did if I had the urge. Once I did this, I noticed some big changes. The biggest was waking up earlier.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 7:30 a.m.? Piece of cake!<\/span><\/p>\n 7:00 a.m. I can do that!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 6:30 a.m. I\u2019ll find a way to get my butt out of bed!<\/span><\/p>\n I slowly began waking up earlier, and now I wake up at 6:30 on workout days, and even if I don\u2019t exercise, I try to be awake by 7:00. The best part is, I can easily survive for a few hours without coffee!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n How do you do it?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s all about routine. Exercising in the morning will make you exhausted by the time 21:00 or 22:00 rolls around, I promise. Then, waking up early gets ingrained(2) in your thought process. Adding exercise to the morning schedule is tough at first, but it could be the key to starting your day earlier, and since work isn\u2019t the first thing on your mind when you wake up, caffeine won’t seem so important.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Quick tip: Pack your gym stuff the night before. That way when you wake up, the idea of a packed bag won\u2019t be something to avoid but instead a reason to wake up.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Growing up, I thought eating breakfast was a waste of time. Sure, sometimes I would grab an apple or heat up a bagel before I ran out the door, but I didn’t care if I skipped breakfast. Even as an adult, I would usually only eat breakfast on days when I didn\u2019t have to work in the morning. However, when you work out right after getting up, this habit will definitely change.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s always good to eat something small before starting your workout. But even if you skip that–which I sometimes do–you will be VERY hungry after your workout. Eating a big breakfast and regaining those carbs(3) and proteins will be a top-priority demand from your body.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Breakfast is important. It gives you a boost of energy to start off the day, and it\u2019s the best time to eat carbs and other less healthy foods since your body can break them down throughout the rest of the day. Exercise will turn you into a breakfast fiend! <\/span><\/p>\n Productivity is on everybody’s mind in the 21st century. Eking(4) out minutes of reading a self-help book on the train? Trying to meditate before going to sleep? Spending time on your new business plan on your lunch break or flipping through new hobbies to improve self-esteem?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Exercise at your service! I love starting the day with exercise: even before I go to work or lazily waste a weekend morning, still, I\u00a0 know I\u2019ve gotten something done! I try to finish two or three personal goals every day. Exercise is one of those goals, and by doing it first thing in the morning, I give myself the strength to push through the day and feel motivated to finish my other goal(s).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Rolling out of bed late and leaving work exhausted is a nightmare! Even if you exercise at night, no problem, but try to use your morning to finish something you care about. Working out or getting some cardio in is a good option since you can do it without having to think too much so early in the morning. I run at night, due to no track being near my house, and those are the most challenging days of work to survive since I might have to do everything during my lunch break and after work! Try to use your morning to de-stress and do something you love!<\/span><\/p>\n Naps are awesome, plus they assist in muscle recovery! More exercise means you should be napping more! This one depresses me a little, though; since I have started working full time again, I have taken almost no naps and this strains my productivity both in the office and outside of work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you exercise in the morning, you will likely hit a wall in the afternoon or evening. Don\u2019t fret!(5) This is pretty normal; a short nap can help you recover and acquire that much needed second wind(6). If any of you have suggestions on how to integrate naps into a full-time schedule, I would LOVE to hear them. It\u2019s been on my mind a lot lately. A nap a day will keep burnout away. <\/span><\/p>\n This is an intangible(7) benefit. No, being an ape and staring at your biceps all day in the mirror or walking around trying to show off your new gym bod isn\u2019t confidence–it\u2019s arrogance. Don\u2019t do that, please.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n On the other hand, there are a few ways exercise will genuinely help build your confidence.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Posture<\/b>. If you have bad posture(8) or your back hurts, exercising is a natural way to correct that. I am tall, and I used to walk around like Gollum stumbling up Mount Doom (Lord of the Rings), but when my friend pointed it out, I knew I needed to fix it. Exercise helps me maintain good posture naturally\u2014which also makes me seem taller…so double win.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Energy<\/b>: Exercising is going to give you an energy boost. Eat the right foods, stretch out, sleep well, and then watch your energy levels soar. Seriously, if you aren\u2019t exercising and you start now, you will see what I mean. If I take a few days off from working out, I start to feel sluggish and slow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Body: <\/b>Okay, we established that showing off is bad; however, you will start seeing gains(9) if you are working out correctly. Maybe you\u2019re losing weight or gaining muscle mass. Whatever your goal, your body will eventually begin to change before your eyes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Going to the beach won\u2019t be a terrifying ordeal. You will feel better mentally, and you will begin to see the body you have always wanted. Just don\u2019t expect it to happen overnight. Changing your body takes time, and you need to be kind to yourself while waiting for change and stick to the process. I\u2019m not even close to being the Hulk, but I now understand how to work each muscle group and some of the science behind exercising. As a result, I\u2019ve gained a few kilograms of muscle mass. <\/span><\/p>\n 1. trial and error (n.)<\/p>\n Def. <\/span>experimentation or investigation in which various methods or means are tried and faulty ones eliminated in order to find the correct solution or to achieve the desired result or effect<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. Science is all about <\/span>trial and error<\/b>. If the experiment fails, record the results and try something different.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 2. ingrain (v.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>to implant or fix deeply and firmly in one\u2019s mind<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. If you study every day, it will eventually be <\/span>ingrained<\/b> in your mind.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 3. carbs (carbohydrates) (n.)<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>any of a large group of organic compounds occurring in foods and living tissues, including sugars, starch, and cellulose<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. Bread tastes delicious, but it has a lot of <\/span>carbs<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 4. eke out (phr.)<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>make an amount or supply of something last longer by using or consuming it frugally<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. I\u2019m gonna try to <\/span>eke<\/b> out <\/b>a little more study time before going to sleep.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 5. fret (v.)\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>be constantly or visibly anxious<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. My mom is always <\/span>fretting<\/b> about the girls I date and she hates their tattoos.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 6. second wind (n.)<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>\u00a0a new strength or energy to continue something that is an effort<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. Wow, I\u2019m so tired after eating a big lunch. I could really use a <\/span>second wind<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 7. intangible (adj.)<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>unable to be touched; not having a physical presence<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. Captain America\u2019s role in The Avengers is more <\/span>intangible<\/b> than the other superheroes, who all have incredible powers.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 8. posture (n.)<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>the position in which someone holds their body when standing or sitting<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. You have bad <\/span>posture<\/b>, always slouching in your chair and walking with your back hunched over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n 9. gains (n.)<\/span><\/p>\n Def. <\/span>an increase in stamina, strength and plain weight training awesomeness<\/span><\/p>\n Ex. I have been seeing massive<\/span> gains<\/b> since I started doing deadlifts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n 6 Minutes to Start Your Day Right! – MORNING MOTIVATION | Motivational Video for Success<\/a> dumbell <\/a>by davetheblade\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Waking up <\/a>by Better Than Bacon<\/a><\/p>\n pancakes with sausages and eggs <\/a>by jeffreyw<\/a><\/p>\n Productivity <\/a>by Ryan Tir\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n Nap\u00a0 <\/a>by\u00a0 Vadim Timoshkin<\/a><\/p>\n consumer confidence! <\/a>by Chris & Karen Highland<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Do you exercise regularly? Five Benefits of Exercising. 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<\/p>\nEating a Big Breakfast\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGetting Things Done\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
Taking More Naps<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nGaining More Confidence\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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<\/p>\nVocabulary\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n
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