Wiggle Wiggle Challenge With Rumple

Y U P E V E R Y O N E W I G G L E

Good morning communityI do hope you all are doing good today.

Did you all know how important exercise is for keeping us physically healthy? Did you know that exercise can also help keep you mentally healthy? Taking up exercise seems to reduce the risk of developing mental illness. It also seems to help in treating some mental health conditions, like depression and anxiety. Did you all know when your exercises you are being mindful of how your body is feeling?

-Oh yesh yesh!!!

We often want to distract ourselves from our workouts, but being mindful during exercise can relieve stress, make you feel good and even make your workouts better.

We know that too much stress can infect every part of our lives and there are times when our workouts may actually add more of the stuff. Think about those times when you set out to exercise only to spend the entire time clock-watching, rushing through your workout, and/or thinking about all the things you should be doing instead. Maybe you're workouts feel so miserable you deliberately distract yourself with anything you can get your hands on — your iPod, a TV, books

Do I really need to be in the moment exercising too?

Sometimes there's a benefit to zooning out during workouts. Putting on your favorite tunes and moving your body through a simple activity you don't have to think about . Like walking, running, the elliptical machine can be meditative. These activities allow your mind to roam free while your body works.

However when you're too distracted you lose that connection to what you're doing, that magical moment of feeling your own strength and power as you exercise. There's a flow that happens when we pay attention to what we're doing in the current moment, one that we may be missing out on with those distractions.

Being mindful during your exercise brings you:

A stronger connection to your body - When you focus on each exercise the muscles you're working, and what you're actually accomplishing, you get more out of each exercise and each workout.

Better results - When you focus on your what you're doing, you improve the quality of your movement and, as a result, the quality of your overall workout.

More satisfaction - When you know exactly what you're working, how each exercise feels and whether you're getting the most out of each exercise, you can end your workout knowing you did your best.

How can we be more mindful?

Have a Purpose for Each Workout - Too often we exercise to lose weight, but that isn't something that's going to happen during any one workout. We need something to hold onto right now. Having a purpose will give you something to focus on, something to work for and therefore something you can feel good about.

Remember Why You're Exercising - If you find yourself rushing through exercise, thinking of all the things you should be doing instead, remember why it's important to do your workout. Reflect on why have you made exercise a priority and how will this workout help you right now.

Slow Down - Remember you set this time aside specifically for your workout, so give yourself permission to actually do it. Take your time with each activity each movement, particularly strength training exercises. Focus on your form on the upward motion and the downward motion. Think about your posture and the rest of your body including the muscles you are targeting. Focus on feeling them contract and relax.

Remind Yourself to Breathe - Breathing is the simplest way to deal with stress and bring you to​ the current moment. If your mind wanders during your workout or you keep watching the clock, close your eyes and take a breath to bring yourself back to the moment. You're exercising right now and that's all you have to do. You'll deal with the rest when it's time.

So community the challenge is to daily be mindful of how we exercise. Be in the moment

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