It is scientifically proven that regular physical activity not only nips depression in the bud but also increases alertness, concentration, and brain processing speed.
Take note: hitting the gym before or after work can significantly increase your efficiency. Here are 8 reasons that explain this phenomenon — since, at first glance, there might seem to be no connection between sports and productivity at work.
"Employees who exercise for at least 150 minutes a week get sick less often and concentrate better on their work"
Sports promote clear-headed assessment and creativity in situations that require unconventional solutions.
Exercise strengthens brain regions responsible for social interaction, spatial orientation, and memory. It also helps reduce the number of nerve cells lost during arguments with colleagues.
Fitness club members feel more attractive and confident. Nothing inspires an evening workout quite like the impressive muscle definition of a colleague from the next department.
Physical activity not only relieves stress but also protects against emotional burnout. This happens thanks to the production of a protein that breaks down kynurenine (a substance that accumulates as a result of stress). So, more sports!
The American scientific publication The Journals of Gerontology conducted an experiment dividing 188 elderly people into two groups. One group practiced yoga, while the other did stretching. The first group responded faster to task switching. This means that in the office, such people will adapt to new assignments from the boss with greater speed.
To keep up with everything and make decisions quickly, you need to walk more. Scientists have proven that walking speed is closely linked to information processing speed. The faster you walk, the better it is, and vice versa.
Sometimes, to endure a long distance or an intense workout, you have to tap into willpower, which helps you see things through to the end. This also helps in the office. The British publication Journal of Sports Sciences believes that office workers face three types of stress during the workday: personal, organizational, and competitive. Sports give them an advantage: they train them to finish what they start, find motivation quickly, think positively, and, as a result, not fear obstacles.