{"id":159,"date":"2016-12-19T12:51:00","date_gmt":"2016-12-19T20:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/product-content01.castlighthealth.com\/?p=159"},"modified":"2019-11-07T23:44:38","modified_gmt":"2019-11-08T07:44:38","slug":"3-ways-fitness-boosts-your-productivity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/3-ways-fitness-boosts-your-productivity\/","title":{"rendered":"3 ways fitness boosts your productivity"},"content":{"rendered":"

You already know that exercise burns calories and makes you stronger and more fit. But did you know that it also kickstarts your productivity? Here\u2019s what exercise can do for your state of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Increased energy levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends<\/span><\/a> adults get 150 minutes of \u201cmoderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking)\u201d or 75 minutes of \u201cvigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running)\u201d per week. <\/span><\/p>\n

Either form of exercise, even 30 minutes a day, sends extra oxygen and glucose to your brain, providing more support for cognitive function. Exercise releases hormones like dopamine and norepinephrine, which boost the attention centers of your brain and can make you more attentive.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re feeling sluggish at work, try taking a walk. Not only will you get the physical benefits of exercise,\u00a0you\u2019ll get the added bonus of taking your mind off work for a few minutes\u2014which by itself can boost your mental energy and help you take on the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Increased creativity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Numerous writers and thinkers throughout history, including Charles Dickens and Aristotle, have used the act of walking in nature to rejuvenate their creative processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, studies show that exercising outdoors increases your cognitive function and gives you a creativity boost. <\/span>A 2012 study reported<\/span><\/a> its subjects had a \u201c50% increase in [creative reasoning] performance after four days of exposure to nature.\u201d Wow!<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Decreased stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Working out releases serotonin and is consistently linked to lower instances of anxiety. And it doesn\u2019t take a long time to feel the positive effects. According to the <\/span>Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/span><\/a>, even \u201c5 minutes of aerobic exercise can begin to stimulate anti-anxiety effects.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Then there are the endorphins released from the pituitary gland during exercise. They act as pain relievers and produce natural feelings of pleasure, counteracting feelings of stress and helping you stay focused and productive at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can you work more exercise into your day? Try for a workout during your lunch break, or consider taking a co-worker on an afternoon walk for a productivity boost.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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You already know that exercise burns calories and makes you stronger and more fit. But did you know that it also kick starts your productivity? Here\u2019s what exercise can do for your state of mind.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Increased energy levels<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommends<\/span><\/a> adults get 150 minutes of \u201cmoderate-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., brisk walking)\u201d or 75 minutes of \u201cvigorous-intensity aerobic activity (i.e., jogging or running)\u201d per week. <\/span><\/p>\n

Either form of exercise, even 30 minutes a day, sends extra oxygen and glucose to your brain, providing more support for cognitive function. Exercise also releases hormones like dopamine and norepinephrine, which boost the attention centers of your brain and can make you more attentive.<\/p>\n

So, if you\u2019re feeling sluggish at work, try taking a walk. Not only will you get the physical benefits of exercise, you\u2019ll also get the added bonus of taking your mind off work for a few minutes\u2014which by itself can reinvigorate your mental energy and help you take on the afternoon.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Increased creativity<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Numerous writers and thinkers throughout history, including Charles Dickens and Aristotle, have used the act of walking in nature to rejuvenate their creative processes.<\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, studies show that exercising outdoors increases your cognitive function and gives you a creativity boost. <\/span>A 2012 study reported<\/span><\/a> its subjects had a \u201c50% increase in [creative reasoning] performance after four days of exposure to nature.\u201d Wow.<\/span><\/p>\n

3. Decreased stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Working out releases serotonin and is consistently linked to lower instances of anxiety. And it doesn\u2019t take a long time to feel the positive effects. According to the <\/span>Anxiety and Depression Association of America<\/span><\/a>, even \u201cfive minutes of aerobic exercise can begin to stimulate anti-anxiety effects.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Then there are the endorphins released from the pituitary gland during exercise. They act as pain relievers and produce natural feelings of pleasure, counteracting feelings of stress and helping you stay focused and productive at work.<\/span><\/p>\n

Where can you work more exercise into your day? Try for a workout during your lunch break, or consider taking a co-worker on an afternoon walk for a productivity boost.<\/span><\/p>\n"},"card_title":"3 ways fitness boosts your productivity","header":"Worth the look","footer":"2 minute read"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/49"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=159"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/159\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/390"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=159"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=159"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/my.engage-wellbeing.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=159"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}