As busy as nurses can get, it may seem impossible to find the time each week to get in a workout. You may go days or weeks without hitting the gym, but to get the most out of each workout, consistency is key. Here are some of the benefits you can see from putting a little more consistency in your workout schedule.
Reducing Stress
Although exercise can seem like tough work, the more you exercise regularly, the better you will be able to tackle stress. The endorphins your body produces during exercise help you feel better. These brain chemicals can also assist in your ability to sleep. All of these add up to less stress. And when there is stress, a good workout can help you focus your mind on a solution to what is stressing you out.
Refreshing Your Concentration and Creativity
If you just feel drained after work and spend your free time lazily in front of the couch, your brain power isn’t working to your advantage. With a consistent workout routine, you can provide your body with an increased oxygen flow. This increased level of oxygen can help your brain get back to work, whether you need to think of a creative solution at work or you simply need to spend more time concentrating on the task at hand.
Building Self-Confidence
A consistent workout schedule can do wonders for your self-confidence. With an ever-changing work schedule and an overall busy life, you may think that daily or weekly workouts will never happen. Once you start sticking to a consistent workout schedule, your self-confidence in what you can do in the gym and outside of the gym will improve.
These benefits and more are attainable with a consistent workout schedule. Remember that consistent workouts do not have to be identical. Make sure to mix up the muscle groups you are working and on a sunny day, take your workout outside for a change of pace.
Teri
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