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If you like to nerd out like myself on how our body works exactly, and what can we do for the most effective solutions to help us age powerfully? The paradox here is that the biggest change comes from the smallest molecules, chemicals produced by our internal pharmacy Incorporated. Here are 10 bio-molecules and hormones by which exercise influences mental health, and the amount of our energy, and play crucial roles in improving and often, completely eliminating all the symptoms associated with the process of aging like fatigue, loss of motivation, insomnia, inflammation, memory, or attention challenges.

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10 SUPERMOLECULES OF FITNESS THAT HELP US AGE WITH SPUNK:​

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1. Estrogen: Physical activity helps balance estrogen levels and mitigate symptoms like hot flashes and night sweats by stabilizing hormone levels and improving overall hormonal health.

2. Myokines (Hope Molecules, recently discovered): Myokines, released by muscles during exercise, have anti-inflammatory and mood-enhancing effects. They can improve brain function and resilience to stress, thereby reducing menopause-related anxiety and depression.

3. Lactate: Produced during physical activity, lactate has been shown to enhance brain plasticity and function. This alleviates cognitive symptoms like memory loss and difficulty concentrating.

4. Brain-Derived Neurotrophic Factor (BDNF): BDNF is a protein that plays a crucial role in the growth, maintenance, and survival of neurons in the brain. Exercise increases its production, promoting neuroplasticity and cognitive function, and counteracting memory issues.

5. Cortisol: Slower-pace physical activity helps regulate cortisol, the stress hormone. Lower cortisol levels due to exercise reduce stress and anxiety symptoms.

6. Endorphins: Exercise increases the production of endorphins, which act as natural painkillers and mood enhancers. This can help alleviate mood swings, anxiety, and depression.

7. Serotonin: Exercise boosts serotonin levels, which helps regulate mood, sleep, and appetite. Increased serotonin can reduce symptoms like irritability, mood swings, and insomnia that are often associated with aging.​​

8. Norepinephrine and Adrenaline (Epinephrine): Exercise triggers the release of adrenaline, which prepares the body for physical exertion and enhances alertness and energy. These neurotransmitters improve attention, and combat fatigue and cognitive challenges associated with normal aging, peri- and menopause.

9. Dopamine: Enhanced dopamine production through exercise can improve motivation and pleasure, countering the low mood and lack of motivation.

10. Oxytocin: Exercise can stimulate the release of oxytocin, promoting feelings of relaxation and social bonding. This can be particularly beneficial in managing menopause-related mood swings and social withdrawal.

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2 BALANCING SIDES OF FITNESS:

 

To create the complete cocktail of the 10 molecules, we need to lean into 2 different styles of exercise:

1.  Something that requires a lot of physical effort like resistance strength training. Our challenging classes Glow Barre, Mat Pilates, and Strength, Glow Flow are excellent superchemical triggers.

2.  Exercises for recovery, oxytocin, lowering heart rate, inflammation ,and cortisol reduction: slower-pace yoga, foam rolling, meditation, and regular spa treatments, as well as volunteering and helping others.

Classes to take at Glow: Soft Flow, Yin, Myofascial Rollout, Restorative Yoga, SoundBath, Chakra Meditation, as well as Massages, Facials, and Red Light Therapy.

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