But one of the most important parts of going through the workout grind day in and day out is for the health aspect of all that sweat and effort you put in. I know, so revolutionary to be discussing health along with working out! I mean, duh obviously this is one of the most important parts of actually exercising.
It's funny though, because in today's gym going world, it's almost as if everyone is doing things just for the superficial rewards, and they want immediate results and gratification, no matter what the actual effects are for themselves and their health. In the pursuit of trying to always get stronger, slimmer, or bigger, people can actually be hurting their health, rather than helping it.
Let's be clear, I'm not here to lecture anyone. I'm absolutely a fan of putting 100% effort into everything you do, especially when it comes to working out. I'm merely commenting on the fact that the fundamental health aspects of exercise seem to be getting completely tossed aside now, and this is becoming more and more apparent. Especially taking into account that everyone wants instant results so they can look better tonight or post a picture of themselves posing in the mirror on instagram for all their buddies to see.
I'm suggesting that we continue pushing the envelope, keep on dedicating 100% to the workouts, but also keep in mind that what we're doing can benefit our lives so much more than just in the superficial realm. Let's all remember that we exercising actually feels good and can totally transform you into a better person on the inside as well. Obviously it can help you live longer, avoid getting sick, and make you therefore better in all aspects of life. You have more time on this earth to spend time with your family, you can take less sick days off from work, and you can actually accomplish more in every other part of you life since you're used to pushing yourself so hard in the physical world of the weight room.
There are also the intangible benefits that come along with working out as well. I'm talking about that incredible feeling, that rush you get from powering through a particularly heavy set of squats or pushing through that last mile of a half marathon. Though they might not seem the same since the method of exercise is so different, these incredible feelings all come from that part of your mind that allows you to overcome and succeed in the face of trying obstacles. Then there is the actual physical high you feel from the endorphins your body kicks loose as a reward for putting in the work. At the end of the day, let's not lose sight of the amazing benefits working out can give us all by focusing just on what we can see.
