times, improving your abdominal area and
your posture.
and keep it going until your show resumes,
i.e., do pushups, jump rope or jog in place.
A healthy alternative to snacking!
moving and burn those excess dinner
calories.
movement now includes more than 2,500
clubs. It teaches how simulated laughter
techniques can strengthen your core and
improve your breathing patterns and lower
stress levels. Check out
www.laughteryoga.org for more
information.
A good exercise session can
release endorphins. These are
hormones responsible for that
euphoric feeling you get after a
good workout or activity. They
are also busy blocking those
nasty stress-related hormones.
how we look. They block the
buildup of the hormone cortisol,
which is responsible for fat
storage, especially in the mid-
section area.
emotions, your body rewards
you by producing T-cells to
bolster your immune system.
According to the American
Physiological Society, happier
to live longer.
"Vice President of Hormones"
responsible for energy and
mood levels, serotonin is
definitely the "President."
Termed the "happy hormone,"
serotonin affects how we sleep,
our emotions, memory and even
our muscular and cardiovascular
condition. Low serotonin levels
are also linked to obesity. So
where do we find these perky
fellows? Just eat some popcorn,
nuts, fish, maybe some hummus,
and even a glass of milk.
Try counting reps. According to
the American Academy of Sleep
Medicine, exercise improves
stress levels and improves your
focus and clarity.
proverb and instead of running
to the pharmacist, you'll just
be running.