Why You Should Move

I know what you’re thinking. This is going to be an article about packing your bags and moving cross country; in reality, that’s not what this article is about. It’s about moving your body.

Some of us work from home and in hybrid work settings; either way, it’s important to move your body. This is coming from someone who was 240 lbs and used to struggle to climb up a flight of stairs. Moving my body has allowed me to move through life with more ease. Many people only discuss the physical benefits of movement, but the mental health benefits are also tremendous.

I realized that when I consistently moved my body, I produced better work. In this case, consistency with the gym=a thriving workspace. This may be the case for you, as well.

According to an article by Forbes, morning exercisers were 129% more likely to feel productive—with 69% reporting they were productive at work compared with 61% of night exercisers who said the same, according to data from Velotric.

The Harvard Business Review also shared that physical activity improves next-day job performance and health. “Daily physical activity generated a package of next-day resources, called “resource caravans,” that contributed to work-related outcomes. The first resource immediately afforded by physical activity is quality sleep or a person’s degree of satisfaction with their daily sleep experience. Physical activity promotes protein synthesis and facilitates quality sleep as a homeostatic feedback process benefitting the body and brain.” 

In my experience working out consistently since 2019, I’ve found that my ability to manage stress is better, my sleep quality has improved, and my energy levels have improved despite life stressors growing and responsibilities increasing. 

I could go on for days about how exercise has improved my life. I could even provide science-backed research on how it improves people's lives, but I want it to improve yours, as well. For the next seven days, focus on getting in 30-45 minutes of exercise; it doesn’t have to be high-intensity workouts. It can be a walk outside while you get vitamin D. It can be a YouTube workout done in your room. Whatever you choose, just be sure to get your body moving, and track any changes you feel throughout the week.

Feel free to tag me @geraldinnoemis and @huecapitalco as you go on your week's journey. We can’t wait to hear from you and the benefits you experience.