Movement sets you up to connect with other people. That's just the way the brain works. When you exercise, your brain chemistry changes, making it simpler to relate and trust others.
If you follow a few fitness trainers or fitness influencers on social media, you'll see them use terms like "fit fam," "fit family," or the hashtag #fitfam.
Most of the time, the term "workout crew" refers to a group of people you work out with often and who you also consider friends or family because you both love the same workout.
You may have heard that exercise boosts endorphins, but it also boosts a lot of other chemicals in the brain that make you feel good.
When you exercise, your brain makes more endorphins, dopamine, adrenaline, and endocannabinoids.
These are all chemicals that make you feel happy, confident, capable, less anxious and stressed, and even less pain in your body
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Having confidence is the key to being happier and more in charge in life. McGonigal says that working out with others offers you a sense of accomplishment and teamwork, which boosts confidence.
Moving with other people creates a strong sense of 'bigger than self' possibility, which makes people feel more hopeful and in charge.
Moving alongside others gives you a sense of "we're in this together" that boosts self-confidence and helps you overcome life's obstacles."
Good news if you're like a lot of people who know meditation is good for them but can't find the time to do it.
Some of the benefits may not even require you to meditate. In her research, McGonigal found that working out outside can have the same effect on the brain and mood as meditation.
"When you work out outside, your mood changes right away. This is especially true for people with depression and anxiety.