Did you know?
Did you know that “Better exercise and nutrition is the most ignored route to higher willpower? Regular physical exercise is a great way to train the brain, and can make you a lot more resilient to stress, and boost willpower.”
Researchers at Macquarie University in Sydney were trying to find out what physical exercise does for our self-control?
To find out, these researchers found 24 non-exercisers between 18 and 50 to partake in a 2-month study. They were given free gym memberships and asked to exercise just 1x/week for the first month and 3x/week for the second month. Throughout the study they would test the participants on various self-control activities from resisting temptations to persevering through challenging tasks
The results were nothing short of remarkable. After just 2 months of exercise every participant had indeed increased his or her ability to resist temptations and persevere.
The Benefits of Exercise
But the benefits didn’t end there. Without any instruction by the researchers, the participants also:
- Procrastinated less
- Felt more in control of their emotions
- Reduced smoking, alcohol and caffeine intake
- Saved more money
- Ate less junk food
- Began eating a healthier diet
- Watched less TV
- Spent more time studying
- Splurged on impulse purchases less
- Were more likely to be on time to appointments
All of these activities just occurred naturally from the habitual exercise!
Consistency More Important than Frequency
When coming up with a plan to exercise, remember that consistency is far more important than frequency. It doesn’t matter if you start by lifting weights, or by going for a walk. As long as you remain consistent, you will build up your willpower muscle and become strong both physically and mentally!
So… don’t wait of the extra willpower to change your habits, just get yourself back to the gym and the other habits will slot into place – or out of place – depending whether they are good or bad habits!
We know you know…
We know you know why Getting Back to the gym is so important, but in case you need a reminder, as well as boosting willpower, here are some of the other reasons :
- To build immunity
- To keep your heart and lungs healthy and strong
- To keep your muscoleskeletal system healthy and strong
- To tone the whole body and look great
- To raise metabolism and reduce weight
- To Increase fitness and avoid Diabetes and Obesity
- To increase endorphins to lift mood and spirits and improve Mental Health
- To increase social contact in a safe and healthy environment
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