What happens to your body when you dance or exercise?
It’s amazing how quickly our body responds to movement and exercise. Within seconds, amazing things are happening. And amazing things keep happening as we keep up a regular routine. From an instant mood boost, to improved immune system and prevention of heart disease and cancer.
Take a look at this amazing list of benefits - starting from the very first minute you start exercising:
Within seconds of exercising…
Your heart rate increases - sending blood pumping around your body and delivering it to your muscles.
You start burning fat and carbs.
Your mood will be immediately boosted.
Your breath becomes faster and deeper, allowing your muscles to receive more oxygen and your stress levels to drop dramatically.
An hour after exercise…
Only one hour later, you have already strengthened your immune system.
Your metabolism has increased - meaning that your body is burning energy at a higher rate than normal.
Your mood is elevated.
By that evening…
Your muscles will be busy recovering and rebuilding to be even stronger than they were before.
Your body has started to clear glucose from the blood more rapidly - helping to prevent heart disease and diabetes.
Your blood lipid profile is improving.
You are more alert and focused.
Your quality of will be improving.
One week after exercise…
Your aerobic levels are higher and you have more energy.
Your endurance levels are stronger. Notice that stamina improving?
Your immune system is stronger - helping you fight off colds and nasties easier and quicker than before.
Your blood pressure is lower.
Your mood is more consistently better.
One month plus…
Serious improvements are happening to your body one month on from starting exercise.
Your overall fitness levels are higher because your heart and lungs are stronger.
Your heart rate is lower and you recover more quickly from exercise and exertion.
Your body fat has decreased.
Your muscles have grown bigger and stronger.
Your risk of diabetes, heart disease, cancer and osteoporosis has reduced.
Your risk of depression and anxiety has decreased.
Your mood is consistently better and your stress levels are lower.