secret to feeling better

Want to know my secret to feeling better?? . . . . . .

WALKING!

Mind blowing right?! Haha no, it’s not. At all. Yet many people aren’t doing it.

As long as you’re physically able and in a safe place, it’s pretty darn easy to go for a walk. It doesn’t have to be fast, long, or grueling whatsoever and can still have remarkable health benefits.

Feeling anxious? Go for a walk.

Feeling sad? Go for a walk.

Feeling stressed? Go for a walk.

Feeling angry? Go for a walk.

Feeling tired? Go for a walk.

Oftentimes when we feel these unpleasant emotions, we reach for other things. Things we know are only temporary fixes, sometimes with negative longterm effects. But what if you tried getting up, going outside, and moving your body for a few minutes first next time? Maybe eventually you’ll be depending on that vice way less, or maybe even not at all.

The more you walk the better you’ll feel. Not only will your mental well-being improve, you’ll also be decreasing your risk for cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, cognitive impairment, and dementia. (1)

Next time you’re feeling lousy, remember my “secret” and go for a stroll. Then get back to your life and continue crushing it, because that’s where your energy is best spent!

WHY SPRINTS ARE AMAZING FOR YOUR HEALTH!

Is sprinting part of your training program?  If you want to improve your health and build a lean, functional body, sprints are integral! Check out 5 reasons why we love sprints:

1. Sprints help build and maintain muscle

Sprinting is an anaerobic exercise, so it helps build muscle in a similar way that weight training does. Research shows that sprinting can enhance protein synthesis pathways, so when paired with proper nutrition and recovery, sprinting can promote muscle building.

2. Sprints keep you fast and athletic

Most people begrudgingly accept that you have to slow down with age but you don't! Sprinting helps keep us young. If you don't use it you lose it though, so get to it.

3. Sprints improve cardiovascular health

Studies show that regular sprints lower your risk of heart disease, improve blood cholesterol levels, and help control/prevent high blood pressure. Steady state cardio is beneficial and has a place in any solid training program too, but sprints HIIT different! ?

4. Sprints are convenient

You can do them anytime, anywhere, and in just a few minutes.  No equipment necessary!

5. Sprints are fun!

Ok maybe not during. . . . especially in the beginning. But once they’re done you feel great! Feeling yourself improve on them over time also feels amazing. And feeling amazing is pretty darn fun if you ask me.