Why Exercise is the Ultimate Mood Booster on Blue Monday
Are you feeling the post-holiday blues this January? Movement and exercise have been proven to help beat the funk and boost your wellbeing.
Whether it’s a brisk walk, a gym session, or trying a new sport, incorporating fitness into your routine can be a game-changer for lifting spirits and kicking off your 2025 the right way.
Increases your energy
Boosts your mood
Physical activity triggers the release of endorphins which are our bodies ‘feel-good chemicals’, associated with positivity. Movement can also reduce stress by lowering the level the cortisol hormone and adrenaline, to enter a more relaxed state.
Improves your sleep quality
Engaging in physical activity helps you fall asleep faster and enjoy deeper sleep, leading to better rest and feeling more revived the following day.
Mental clarity
Exercising increases blood flow to the brain, sharpening your focus and reduce mental fatigue – which often contributes to physical tiredness.
Need some inspiration on how to move your body this January? Try incorporating one of these a day, and you’ll soon feel a difference in your mental and physical wellbeing!
- A yoga session from our holistic classes timetable
- A cardio focused gym session
- Strength training
- An indoor/outdoor run
- A walkÂ
- General lane swimming in our 50m pool
- Playing a social sport with a friend or family member
