Even introducing minor movements or regular pauses for an exercise or two in the midst of a sedentary lifestyle or a busy routine can have multiple health benefits.
While our brains are hardwired to think of the gym when we talk about exercises, fitness, workouts or movement, it doesn’t necessarily have to translate into an hour-long sweaty and taxing effort at the gym or a fitness centre. In fact, it can be something as small as taking the flight of stairs instead of the elevator, parking your car a further in order to cover a greater distance walking, getting up from your seats regularly to stretch your legs, or even go for a walk or park in the nearby park in the evening.
Movements and exercises comes in all shapes and sizes and has multiple health benefits, especially if done regularly.
It is abundantly clear in the world of fitness, in today’s day and age of hectic work deadlines and unattended work calls, that there is no one-size-fits-all approach and it all comes down to individual preference at the end of the day.
However, what’s important is to keep moving and letting the body do what keeps it active. The benefits of adapting such healthy habits into even a sedentary or inactive lifestyle are immense.
Improved ability to do everyday tasks and activities
Regular physical activity can not only help the body to build muscles more effectively but also has a great impact on endurance. Doing light tasks like running, walking, jogging, or swimming can improve the body’s cardiovascular activity. It helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the body tissues and helps the cardiovascular system work more efficiently. This can lead to the organs, especially the heart and lungs, being more healthy and gives us more energy to do daily activities much better. Moreover, it also aids mobility and the range of motion across various joints in the body, which is important in the long run.
Has a positive effect on mental health and improves body awareness
One of the most underrated aspects of small movements and light workouts is its effect on the body’s mental health. Movements can help reinforce the mental connection with our bodies and it also provides an outlet for self-expression, releases endorphins, and relieves stress. Many busy professionals look to workout as essential stress-busters after a long day’s work and it helps them disconnect from the clutter around them.
Tends to elevate mood and helps in building positive relationships
Most importantly, a good workout can help the body feel fresh which ends up having a positive effect on the overall mood and well-being. While any kind of movement can help the body in many ways, doing compound movements which works multiple muscle groups together is the best way to look after the body in a short amount of time. Exercises such as squats, lunges, pressing and pulling movements can help us build muscle and also transfer into daily life and aid us in accomplishing a host of tasks more effectively.