This is what I cannot understand: People will drive 30 minutes to get to a doctors’ office, then wait another half hour or more to get a mood enhancing drug, but will refuse to do any cardiovascular exercise! The reason I bring this topic up is because their is a direct link between exercise and depression. Exercise will alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. Simply getting out for a walk will truly lift your spirits.

Better yet, doing a quick and intense 15 minute interval will really get your blood flowing. It’s truly amazing how you feel like a ‘different person’ afterward. I know that when I feel edgy and irritable, my quick fix is exercise. It always has been. Trust me, it is a natural endorphin booster.

I don’t want to sound like there is no need for medication when you are experiencing depression. I just want to get across to people that when you are feeling really tired, and just ‘blah’…getting that heart pumping will give you more energy, clarity, and enhance your mood. I hear so many people say they are just too tired to exercise…but this is what I’m trying to say – afterward you will feel so ENERGIZED! I just get so revved up after I do an interval training. Since I feel this way, I get so much more accomplished in my day! I am following the Fit Chic Year of Workouts and at least 2 days/week I do a 15 minute interval to get my heart rate up. You will learn after reading this book that cardio sessions do not necessarily have to be an hour long to lose body fat and attain the cardiovascular benefits.

So get out and SHAKE IT!

Cheers to health,

Angie

C.P.T.
B.ED.