But, what IS aerobic exercise??
According to the definition from the Global Healing Centers website, Aerobic exercise is a type of movement such as running or cycling that gets your heart pumping faster and increases your oxygen intake.
Fine examples of aerobic exercise are; running, dynamic yoga, cycling, fast walking, circuit training, skiing and rollerblading.
Ok, so we are all told we need to partake in aerobic exercise to obtain many benefits, such as, weight loss, better skin and muscle tone. But thats not all! There are psychological benefits of aerobic exercise too!
So, what are the psychological benefits of aerobic exercise?
In short, the benefits are; improved mood, reduces anxiety, reduces depression and acts as a buffer against stress.
But lets go into a little more detail
The Psychological Payoffs
Mood Enhancer
When we exercise aerobically, our bodies produces little chemical called endorphins, which, scientifically speaking, are polypeptides, which are able to bind to the neuron-receptors in the brain to give relief from pain. Endorphins are not just produced from exercise; they are also triggered by...