Training with the Elements

Seasonal Mood Disorder Affects a lot of people. Especially Canadians, since we have a large Mood Disorders Society of Canada organization addressing this big problem.

The big side effect of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) is close to clinical depression.

From their website, they list the reasons below;

• Fewer daylight hours may reduce important mood altering chemicals in the brain
• Hormonal disruption (cortisol, thyroid)
• Reduced retinal sensitivity to light
• Low winter temperatures may trigger the body to rest and disrupt circadian rhythms
• Barometric pressure and precipitant levels
• Psychological mechanisms and personality traits may all be contributing factors.

They suggest Light Treatment to help the problem. Starring out the window and getting a little daylight.

I suggest training with the elements to DESTROY the problem so that it never affects the person again in their lifetime.

"Rob, what the heck are you talking about now?"

Onward!

You have lived in the seasons for your entire life, they don't change. Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall -- they all come and go every single year. How will training with the elements help you destroy your SAD?

1. They get you outside in direct sunlight -- but if your a vampire be careful and wear your sunglasses.
   
2. Weight Bearing Exercises increase the good hormones, especially when performed with hybrid functional movements outdoors.
3. Exercise gets the blood flowing and indirectly increases responsiveness to all organs of the body.
4. Exercise also improve your circadian rhythm by balancing your good hormones and providing a natural high. Exercising at the same time of day is more beneficial.
5. Weather pressures are better that work pressures, so get outside and exercise.
6. Exercise again gives you a natural high, builds good hormones, bones, muscle balance and tone and works the ever so important cardio-respiratory and cardio-vascular systems. It helps you be a more complete and helps you adapt to external and internal environments.

Now, watch this exciting Rocky Montage and tell me, would you rather cry about SAD or go outside and lift some logs?


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