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Bodybuilding and weight training has a remarkable affect on how we think and feel. Aerobic exercise does an excellent job of stimulating the muscles of the body, and allowing  for adequate oxygen flow to the brain. Our neurons love a good oxygen bath!

Aerobic & Anaerobic Exercise

While aerobic exercise is an excellent way to make sure more oxygen is taken into the body, thus achieving greater oxygen uptake by the brain…, anaerobic work (such as weight training) stimulates the mind for peak performance by using a different set of processes.

Training with Resistance

Whenever you train with resistance, your brain releases endorphins which are chemicals that provide an anaesthetizing effect in order to suppress muscle pain and to ultimately hasten tissue repair.  But in addition to that, endorphins also have a very positive effect on how we feel. Many people link that feeling to a high that facilitates positive emotions.

Clearer Thinking

Furthermore, your thinking becomes clearer and your mind is more receptive to positive thoughts during this time.

Fitness Improves the Quality of Our Lives

This is just a good reminder for us that exercise, both aerobic and anaerobic, can significantly prepare the mind for positive thinking and improve not only the physical but the emotional quality of our life as well.