Simply Health PhD

  We have all heard the claims that exercising is not only just good for your physical health, but that it can boost your mental health too. Evidence shows that physical activity can help maintain and improve your mental health in a number of ways, including improving depression and anxiety. This is because exercising induces chemical changes in your brain, which can help to boost endorphins and Serotonin that improve our mood. It is also thought that keeping active can bring about a sense of greater self-esteem, self-control, and the ability to rise to a challenge. This is something that I believe to be true for me. I just cant beet the feeling of achievement when I hit a new PB in the gym or when I have completed an fitness event with my friends. But, whether its an endorphin boost or sense of accomplishment you are looking for, current government guidelines recommend at least 150 minutes of moderate aerobic activity along with strength exercises on 2 or ...

Try this functional circuit targeting legs and shoulders for a quick but effective workout. If you are unsure how to correctly complete any of the exercises, please seek out a fitness professional in the gym who I am sure will be happy to advise. Remember, these are advanced exercises that you can work up to so go at your own pace! If you need to rest for longer periods that's ok, and if you can't complete an exercise, just adapt it or follow my alternatives that is more suitable for you. Equipment  step up box kettlebell barbell hand weights Total time = 20 minutes   Each exercise 1 minute + 1 minute rest at the end of each circuit round. COMPLETE 4 ROUNDS The circuit   Box Burpees in to Press Up . Alternatives - Floor burpee / Floor burpee with press up / Box jump.   Side Lunges with Upright Row. Alternatives - Side lunges / Lunges / Upright rows. Deadlift to Clean and Press. Alternatives - Deadlift / Squats / C...