Hey there, viewers.
Sluggishness has become a lifestyle for a lot of us.
Pandemics will do that to people.
After all, our active lifestyles were put on hold.
Today, we’ll discuss the surprising signs that you’re not moving enough.
And not only that, but we’ll also educate you on the importance of getting out of bed
in the morning, and ways to do it without changing your schedule.
Thanks to millions of years of evolution, we’ve developed bodies that allow us to
move around our environment.
It helps us to survive and hunt for food.
Our body likes to store energy in the form of fat to prevent us from starving when we
don’t have enough to eat.
That’s the reason why we keep getting fat.
We keep sitting and eating without burning calories.
As a result, our body begins preparing for hard times.
Getting fat is the clearest sign you’re not moving enough.
Our clothes don’t fit anymore, and we can’t buy those good-looking bikinis we all love.
People constantly judge us and keep reminding us to work out.
But that’s just the tip of the iceberg.
For some people, the problem becomes so severe, they have to have surgery like liposuction
and bariatric surgeries.
Let me explain this a little…
Liposuction is a cosmetic procedure that removes fat that you can’t seem to get rid of through
diet and exercise.
A plastic surgeon carves out the extra fat from your belly, hips, thighs, breasts, etc.
As for bariatric surgeries, these are surgical procedures that work with the digestive system
to promote weight loss in people with severe obesity.
There are several bariatric surgeries that your doctor can choose from, like installing
an adjustable gastric sleeve around your stomach.
They can also throw a balloon inside your stomach, perform a gastric bypass, or even
permanently remove a piece of your stomach.
So, if you don’t want a doctor’s knife to cut inside your body, which most of us
don’t, kindly pick yourself up and head to the gym.
Not moving enough can also make your life very uncomfortable.
It can cause constipation and disturb your bathroom schedule.
Not moving enough makes your ab muscles and diaphragm weak, which can make pooping much
harder than it needs to be.
Regular exercise can help your bowel movements be more consistent, especially as you age.
For most people, constipation doesn’t result in any kind of complications.
But if your constipation is long-term, you can develop hemorrhoids, as well as a leaky
stool.
Achy and hard-to-move joints can be another sign of you not moving enough.
Just like a moving part of a machine, when you’re left sitting for long periods, you’ll
find it hard to start moving smoothly again.
This is because you haven’t been putting your joints to work.
Joint pains and stiffness may be a sign of serious illnesses like arthritis and autoimmune
disease.
So if the pain continues, I suggest you go talk to a doctor.
If you’re trying to walk up the stairs, but find it hard to do without losing your
breath, your body may be in some serious distress.
Just like your biceps get weaker when you don’t use them, the muscles that help move
air in and out of your lungs get weaker when you don’t move enough.
The less activity you do, the more breathless you become.
It’s even harder to do your daily chores.
This creates a cycle of laziness.
You just become a slug.
You will even gain weight as time goes by.
Your physical health isn’t the only thing that takes a beating.
Your mental health will also be at risk.
We feel happy and satisfied with a hard-working body.
We just have so much adrenaline rushing into our brain while exercising, it’s almost
as if you become addicted to it.
Some of us will even go for extreme sports like bungee jumping or paragliding just to
get that extra rush.
If you’re not moving enough, you’re probably
going to develop some severe anxiety and depression.
So to get your blood pumping regularly, you should go for cardio exercises like walking,
biking, swimming, or running.
If you can squeeze in a little gym time when you have those free days.
This will boost your mood, and improve your self-esteem.
If you don't move enough, you’re going to feel sluggish and gross almost every hour
of the day.
This might sound a little strange.
Most of us associate wasting energy with constant movement.
Instead, you might think staying in one place is helping you save your strength.
In reality, it’s the exact opposite.
Exercise helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to your tissues.
If you spend most of your time sitting, they aren’t getting the same amount of fuel they
need to keep you going.
So, heading out to the gym and burning a few extra calories will help you stay fit and
energetic.
Working out speeds up your metabolism, while skipping out on your workout will slow things
down.
All human activity requires energy.
This energy is provided by burning off all the calories we get from eating food.
If we exercise regularly, we can observe a significant increase in our metabolism.
A study has shown that 45 minutes of vigorous exercise increases your metabolism for up
to 14 hours.
Lack of movement may also affect your sleep quality.
If you’re getting tired of trying to fall asleep, only to stay up all night tossing
and turning, your body’s likely, not tired enough physically.
Your sleepless condition is called insomnia.
Due to insomnia, you feel less energetic and more sleepy in the office.
This will affect your performance in the workplace.
It can even put your career in jeopardy.
Many studies have shown the positive effects of working out on the sleep cycle.
It helps us regulate the sleep cycle and brings back the circadian rhythm.
Exercising may also have a positive impact on your memory.
Studies have shown a significant improvement in memory consolidation.
In fact, one study has shown significant improvement
in memory consolidation among mice.
These mice were put in two groups and made to run on a treadmill.
One for ten days, and the other for three months.
There was a significant difference in memory between the two groups.
It was found that the long-term runners were much better at memorizing.
On top of this discovery, exercising improves other cognitive functions like thinking and
decision making.
To put it simply, you’re much better off mentally when you’re physically active.
Another sign of you not moving enough is having slightly elevated blood sugar levels.
The condition is called prediabetes.
Prediabetes is often an indicator that the person is at risk of developing type-2 diabetes
as the years go by.
But it can also be an indicator of you not getting enough physical movement.
Regular exercise can help control your blood sugar levels and reduce your chances of diabetes
in the future.
Now we’re getting into the uncomfortable stuff.
A little “birds and bees” talk, if you will.
For proper functioning in the bedroom, physical activity is essential, especially for females.
Studies have shown that exercise has a positive impact on the sexual function of women.
As for men, testosterone levels are very important in this area.
Studies have shown that, among middle-aged men, 2.5 hours of weekly exercises can boost
testosterone levels by 15%, and can help prevent a certain…
dysfunction, if you know what I mean.
So fellas, if you’re looking to spice up your romance, I’d get myself to the gym
ASAP.
You’ll thank me later.
There are plenty of other signs that you’ll want to keep an eye out for.
These include long-term backaches, long-term hunger, and extreme sickness.
Your immune system is just not functioning right when you’re sitting on your butt.
So, if moving around is so important, what can you do?
So many of us have stressful desk jobs, and can’t afford the time to go to the gym.
Well, you’re in luck, folks!
There are actually some terrific and simple exercises you can do from the comfort of your
own living room.
The first one is walking to your office.
If you live close by, and you have the willpower to travel on foot to your workplace, do that.
There’s no need to flaunt that new car to your coworkers.
It’s going to be old in a few months anyway, and nobody’s that impressed.
What you want to do is wake up early, get ready, and take a walk.
If you live a little too far to walk, try walking to the nearest bus stop and take public
transportation.
If you have a bicycle and the weather’s nice, take that.
It will not only save you some money but also increase your health.
The next thing you can do is ask your office to provide you with an adjustable desk.
Some offices do that, you know.
If your boss cares for the well-being of their employees, they will make these changes for
you.
When I have the chance, get up and walk around.
Your lunch break is a great time to stretch your legs.
Maybe go downstairs and grab some tea or coffee.
You can also switch from online grocery shopping to paying a visit to the local supermarket.
How’s that?
Getting a power walk-in on the way to grab good, healthy food.
That’s a solid change in lifestyle.
If you have some off time on the weekends, and you’re planning on going out to see
friends, try walking to your hangout spot.
That is if it’s within walking distance.
A good neighborhood stroll will work wonders for your physical health.
After a while, you’ll feel clear-headed and energetic.
Your lifestyle determines your life expectancy.
People who make healthier choices live longer.
There are so many things you need to consider when getting in shape.
Let’s keep the conversation going with a couple more videos, shall we?
Here’s what you need to know.
Check out, “Which Is Better For Your Weight Loss Cardio Or Weights?”
You can also try 11 Simple Exercises That Show Results After Just One Workout.
Go ahead, click one.
Or better yet, watch both, and learn more about how to get in shape.
Have you been trying to stay active?
Will you consider it after watching this video?
Let us know in the comments below!