Fit for Mama: Excercise more, get sick less

Friday, March 5th, 2010 in Fit for Mama, Stories

Want fewer sick days? Exercise more. The American Journal of Medicine states that if you work out for 30 minutes a day, you will catch half as many colds over the course of a year. Working out gets your blood pumping, helping to fight disease and sickness. Keep your body moving and in shape to feel good year around!

Although there are benefits to getting your workout finished in the morning, an afternoon/evening session will help you sleep better. Your body shuts down faster after a workout in order to repair muscles and restore energy. Include cardio and strength training and your body temperature could lower for up to six hours post workout which many believe helps you fall
asleep. Source: Shape Magazine

Provided by Kayla Johnson, owner of Top Notch Training. Kayla is a certified personal trainer that provides one-on-one training in your home or office.