LOCKDOWN LOWDOWN

Lots of us find running hard, but it is a great lockdown release. If you run at a 10 minute per mile pace, you can burn 104.3 calories per mile.

The more muscle mass you have, the more fat your body burns while resting. That’s right: even when you’re not engaged in the act of exercising, your exercise is rewarding you.

If you exercise 3 times a week for 45 minutes, you can help prevent signs of ageing. Time invested in exercising both keeps you healthier and can help turn back the clock.

Having more muscle than fat means you can consume more calories. It’s still best to stay on the right side of a healthy eating regime, for sure, but you needn’t feel quite so guilty about the occasional treat.

Exercising regularly helps boost your immune system. This means you’ll get sick less often than people who don’t exercise. Another trick that can compliment exercise is reading up on nutrition. Did you know, for example, that broccoli contains twice the amount of Vitamin C than an orange? It’s true - it contains as much calcium as whole milk, and will be more readily absorbed by your body.

Exercising increases the number of endorphins that are released into your body and increases productivity. When you exercise, you are also increasing blood flow to the brain, which can help sharpen your awareness, making you feel more alert, and ultimately more ready to tackle your next big project. If you’re working from home and battling new distractions, this is particularly important.

Sweat releases dirt through your pores, which reduces acne and breakouts. Additionally, increased circulation carries blood to feed the skin nutrients, hormones and oxygen from the inside, which gives your skin a healthy glow and plump appearance. So there you have it: workouts improve the overall look of your skin.

Exercising can help ease your mind and rejuvenate your body. Working out will make you feel great and boost your confidence.

If you have trouble sleeping or staying asleep, then working out could be the answer - exercise helps to clear your head and helps you feel relaxed!