Boost Your Confidence With Exercise

People come to Team Worx in Alexandria, VA, hoping to lose weight and get fitter, but end up getting so much more. You can see the change as they get fitter. They develop a self-assurance the longer they stick with a program of exercise. It gives them a boost of confidence that’s hard to ignore. It shows in how they walk, stand, and talk. Part of that confidence comes from sticking with and achieving a goal.

Exercise makes you more energetic and powerful.

You’ll have more energy to deal with problems that occur in life. That energy can help you overcome many obstacles in your way. That gives one more confidence boost. You’ll also feel more powerful. If you’re always tired, it can make you feel weak and helpless. The opposite is true when you’re fit. Feeling strong physically can help you feel strong emotionally. It also boosts your cognitive thinking so you’re stronger mentally, adding to your confidence.

Your posture improves, so you look more confident.

If you’ve ever heard the saying, “Fake it until you can make it,” you know that walking tall and acting confidently can give you the confidence you need. When you workout, it improves your posture, making you look self-assured. People treat you with more respect because they sense that air of confidence. That treatment is internalized and gives you that extra boost.

You’ll burn off stress and look fabulous.

Stress can take you down if you let it. Exercise helps burn off stress hormones. You’ll sleep better at night and function better during the day. Exercising boosts the happy hormones that make you feel safe and secure, putting a smile on your face. Now add to that the fact that you look far better, you can see how working out regularly can improve your mood and confidence. Nothing makes you feel more confident than knowing you look great.

• The longer you stick with a fitness program, the more you’ll feel like you can accomplish anything. That’s especially true if you’ve tried to get fit before and failed. It gives you a new sense of accomplishment.
• You’ll be more productive. That can earn the respect of friends and colleagues. Knowing others respect you and turn to you for help boosts your confidence.
• You’ll feel healthier when you workout regularly. Feeling good can make the difference between a day gone bad and one where you come out victorious. Adding more wins to your day boosts your confidence.
• Achieving your fitness goal gives you the boost of confidence to tackle other difficult goals. Winning is the ultimate confidence builder. Even your self-talk will improve.

For more information, contact us today at Team Worx Fitness