It's that time of year. It's cold, the days are short, less sunlight, for some there are Holidays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Years, where there is an overabundance of food and drink, fatty food, sugar, pies, fudge, gravy, sauces, alcohol, drinks, parties, eggnog, lounging, sitting around, hanging out, and the human body wants to vegetate, be in repose and pack on pounds of lard and fat and even more fat. It's easy to do. Getting into bad shape takes no effort at all. You don't have to apply any effort for it to happen. It is, the easiest thing in the world to "accomplish".
When we exercise, the main body chemical affected is endorphins, which are released during exercise and contribute to feelings of pleasure and pain reduction, often referred to as a "Runner's High.". Or in our line of "work/play/pleasure" one could call it the "Spanking High" as the very same endorphins that are affected during exercise are affected receiving a good hard bare bottom spanking. Some people call this "sub space", but it's essentially the same thing.
Other chemicals impacted by exercise include:
Dopamine: Plays a role in motivation and reward, increasing with exercise.
Serotonin: Linked to mood regulation and can be elevated with physical activity.
Norepinephrine: A neurotransmitter that increases alertness and energy during exercise.
Brain: Exercise positively impacts brain chemicals, improving mood and cognitive function.
Stress: Exercise lowers stress hormone levels by releasing endorphins and other chemicals.
Exercise can mean just about anything. Just...movement. Walking, dancing, sit-ups, sex, hiking, weight lifting, skiing, tennis, Pilates, Yoga, strenuous house cleaning or yard work, swimming, rowing, pretty much you name it. It does not have to be something to dread. Find something you enjoy that will burn some calories, that will contract the muscles, stretch things out a bit, pump some clean oxygen into your lungs, and just go about doing it. It wards off depression and can help alleviate anxiety. You'll feel better, be stronger, have better quality of life, sleep better, look better and live longer. There is no downside to doing it safely and using common sense. Warm up slow, stretch out, no ego lifting or Type A personality feats, just slow, progressive and productive body maintenance and improvement. Okay, now that I've finished "preaching"...might be time to have some Brandy and a Cigar. 😁
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