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 Every year people sign up for the gym on January 1st and by Valentine's Day the gyms are back to the normal numbers. Why? Most people make their resolutions to lose weight and use that goal as the motivation to get their workouts in. Well, that may not always work. Weight loss takes time and sometimes our bodies will resist for as long as they can. There are plenty of exercise benefits that happen fairly quickly. So try to focus on these benefits to get you to the gym on those tough days when you feel like you just want to stay in bed.
1. Cardiovascular benefits of exercise will be on of the first things to improve when you start a workout routine. You will notice that each cardio session is easier than the last because your lungs and heart are becoming stronger and more efficient at pumping blood to the large muscle groups you are using. Within a week of starting a program, you should see a difference in your cardiovascular health.
2. Mood stabilization is another great benefit of exercise that will happen almost instantly. When you exercise, your brain releases serotonin epinephrine and norepinephrine, which are all “feel good” hormones. This will give your mood a boost instantly. There are many studies that show exercise as an effective treatment for mild to moderate depression. You should notice your mood is a bit brighter after each workout! 3. There are also multiple studies that show that exercise helps boost body confidence as well. When you are exercising you can appreciate how strong your body is and what you can accomplish. If you focus on this as opposed to weight loss, your confidence builds and you become happier!
So when you start to lose your motivation, check in with yourself about these benefits and see how far you have actually come and go get your workout on!
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Jen has been in the health and wellness industry for over six years and specializes in high energy and endurance training, boot camp, wellness coaching and mood stabilization. She received her B.A from Johns Hopkins University in Psychology and her M.S from American University in Health Promotion Management. She is a Certified Personal Trainer (CPT, NSPA) and a Wellcoaches Certified Wellness Coach. She believes that the keys to success in health and wellness rely on the proper assessment of an individuals personality and physical body in order to develop an original plan that a client will stick to, and more importantly, enjoy. She is very interested in the interconnectedness of the mind, body and spirit as it relates to fitness, “I strive to help the client gain the skill sets necessary to feel confident and strong in their workouts and fitness endeavors. A training routine must target all three areas to be successful in the long run and a customized training approach enhances the probability of individual success and fulfillment.” To learn more visit www.jenniferecton.com. 
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