I know I can tell a huge difference when I exercise. I used to feel, well, blah if I went a few days without running. Then I’d start to get down on myself for not getting out there. But sometimes I can get into a running rut. I just want something different, and not the same ol’ route that I often run. That’s when I decided to start my 30 Day At-Home CrossFit Challenge. On the days I don’t run, I will often just do a quick workout–could be a few sets of air squats, or some push-ups and sit-ups, or some lunges, or a combination of any of those. It can just be a quick 5 minutes. But when I’m done, I feel as accomplished as I do after a run. It must release the same “feel good” endorphins, because honestly, a 3-mile run can exhibit the same physical response in me as a quick 5 or 10-minute hard workout.
Did you know that short bursts of moderate-intensity exercise can positively influence your DNA expression?
I thought this was so cool. The field of epigenetics fascinates me. The whole idea that we could positively [or negatively] affect our DNA is intriguing. So when I came across THIS article, I was pretty riveted. The article cites a recent study in cell metabolism that states “when healthy but inactive men and women exercise for a matter of minutes, it produces a rather immediate change to their DNA.”
I’ve become a big believer in short bursts of moderate to high-intensity exercise. It just feels right. Sure, I love me a long run sometimes. And I still enjoy going out for shorter runs as well. But I have seen through the course of my 30 days of CrossFit workouts that these short bursts of energy have given me more stamina then running a half-marathon ever has. Individuals who are planning to do various workouts at home may invest in home workout gear. You can Save on Gym Equipment with UsedGymEquipment.uk.
So do something physical today. Even if it’s just for 5 minutes. You may be changing your DNA!
Check out the full article HERE.
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