Why execise makes you happier
Why are people who exercise regularly happier?
One of the main characteristics of happy people is the habit of exercising regularly.
That means Exercising is an important factor of being happy. You’ve probably heard that exercise affects your mood, but why does exercise make you happier? Today, I want to explain two different scientific reasons why we actually feel better when we exercise.
First, physiological reason
Once you begin to exercise, your brain starts to release neurotransmitters called Endorphins that reduce your perception of pain and make you feel happy. On the other hand, the level of stress hormones called cortisol decreases. Your body releases cortisol for the beginning of your workout depending on the intensity , but eventually it lowers your stress level after you workout.
In addition, when your body sends more blood into your brain through exercising. As a result, your brain becomes optimized.The experts say even if you workout for 20 min, the effect of good feeling lasts up to 12 hours. You will see Its more powerful effect especially when you are in a low mood.
Second, psychological reasons
1. it gives you the feeling that you’re in control of yourself.
People doing exercise feel that they have a capacity to control their body and mind. The more they have time to control themselves than the time they can’t, the more they feel that they can manage themselves. It gives a lot of self-confidence.
2. Assuring about self-improvement and boost self-esteem
Humans have a desire to grow and improve themself and achieve what they want.
regardless of any type of exercise, if you continuously exercise, you will have assurance that you ‘re in the process of improvement. Everyday You're getting better and better.
3. As you make exercise into your daily habit, it develops your self-efficiency.
If you exercise regularly, you’re more likely to set a goals and manage your day. When you are focusing on your goals and running to it, you gain confidence and self-efficiency. Everytime you finish a difficult task, you make one success in your day. One success can be a momentum to lead to another success.
The best way of exercising for your happiness
Many studies have shown that exercising for 20 to 30 minutes three times a week is the best way for mental health. Start exercising for 20 minutes then you can build up to 30 minutes. The scientist proved that exercising four or five times a week is even better for endurance and strength. When you first start exercising, you should make some easy routine that you can simply follow. Once your exercise routine becomes comfortable, you can increase the intensity or time and add another exercise.
Focusing on the mental benefits rather than physical changes
It can take months before any physical results of your hard work in the gym are visible. But the mood boost can provide an immediate reward. That’s why Manny dotors suggest tuning into your mental state after exercise in order to form a positive mindset and create a lasting habit.
“It never gets easier, you just get better.”
-Unknown
