Why are online classes good for weight loss, mental health and anti ageing?

Exercise via online classes with streetefit will assist you in many ways such as weight loss, mental health and anti ageing. Online classes will help you burn calories, build muscle, boost metabolism, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce stress, boost self esteem, improve cognitive function, help depression, can improve bone density, reduce inflammation related diseases such as heart disease and Alzheimers, improves cardiovascular health and also creates a social support with the instructor and the participants. All of these reasons along with a healthy diet and a few lifestyle changes can create a long and healthy life.

Weight loss

Strength and Conditioning online classes with streetefit combine the essential tools to lose weight. To lose weight you must reduce body fat not muscle mass. The strength component of the class assists in building muscle mass. In our online classes we use light dumbbells and therabands as well as body weight exercises. Building muscle mass burns fat as the body uses the fat for energy rather than the muscle, however, you must eat properly for that to happen. In our online classes, we use both large and small muscle groups, when using large muscle groups such as your legs and butt you can use a heavier weight, when using smaller muscle groups such as your arms you can use lighter weights and therabands. Both will increase muscle mass and burn body fat. Therabands are an effective way of adding resistance in both eccentric and concentric moves as you have resistance all the way through the exercise.

The conditioning component includes cardio work which assists in burning calories. There are options of low impact moves and higher impact moves. The higher the impact the more calories you’ll burn but as we get older we must ensure that the exercises are not causing injury, such as jumping on a wooden floor without shoes creates stress in the calves, shins and feet. A lower impact move will still burn calories and is a safer option as we get older. If you are younger and very fit you can add a higher impact move. Online classes with streetefit add some high impact moves and offer options for those who wish to take a lower impact option. For example, take the jumping jack – you can make this exceptionally high impact by adding an explosion of energy springing yourself up into the air, or you can flick your legs and arms out with a slight hop each time you change legs or you can just step out with a tap to the side. By combining the strength and cardio components into our online classes you get the benefits of both forms of exercise.

There are more reasons why my participants join the online classes. Exercising for weight loss will boost metabolism. The rate of metabolism changes throughout our lives, exercise will boost metabolism and make the food we eat work at fueling the body more effective. In other blogs you’ve read about eating for the way you exercise. Giving your body the right fuel after particular forms of exercise will increase your metabolism to burn fat and increase muscle mass. Also exercising for weight loss will improve insulin sensitivity. This means your body can better regulate blood sugar levels. This is important because high blood sugar levels can lead to weight gain and other health problems. When your body is more sensitive to insulin, it can better use the energy from the food you eat which can help with weight loss.

Some of my participants have high stress level jobs. Online classes with streetefit reduces their stress levels. Reducing stress is also important for weight loss because stress can trigger overeating and other unhealthy behaviours. When you exercise, your body releases endorphins, which are feel-good chemicals that can help reduce stress and improve mood.

Mental Health

As mentioned above stress is a major factor in our lives today. Recently, the interest rates have risen significantly, the price of everything has increased, wages have stayed the same. Some people have family problems that cause stress, others have a chemical imbalance that causes them to fall into depressive moods. Exercise is a known activity that can relieve stress and its symptoms. Online classes with streetefit will certainly help you reduce your stress levels. Not only for the reasons below but Edwina makes the classes fun, you can laugh and enjoy yourself.

As said, exercise can and most likely will reduce stress levels and anxiety. Exercise increases the levels of endorphins and other feel-good chemicals in the brain. This can help you feel more relaxed and calm which can improve your overall mood.

Online classes with streetefit boosts your self esteem and confidence by helping you achieve your fitness goals and feel better about your body. You will feel more positive and confident in other areas of your life as well. When you look good, you feel good. You’ll attract compliments which make you feel amazing.

Exercise can also improve your cognitive function by increasing the blood flow to the brain, which can improve focus, concentration and memory. You will feel more productive and efficient in your daily activities.

Depression is very common, a lot of people are depressed for a variety of reasons. Doctors have always prescribed exercise for their depressed patients. Online classes with streetefit will help you increase the levels of serotonin and other neurotransmitters in the brain that regulate mood. This can help alleviate symptoms of depression and improve overall mental health. Just being part of a small community, you feel like you are important to each other, you won’t feel alone and with your amazing instructor you can always stay online after to have a chat.

Sleep is also an important part of not only mental health but our total wellbeing. Before going to bed, wind down, put the devices away, read a book or have a warm shower. Try to sleep at least 8 hours a night. You’ll wake up refreshed and ready to start the day.

Anti Ageing

As a population we are all ageing whether we like it or not. Streetefit doesn’t just cater for the younger generation but also the older generation.

The older we get the more susceptible to injury we get, therefore exercising with online classes with streetefit are a great way of slowing down the aging process and assisting in keeping the body healthy.

The older we get the less bone density we have. It is vital for both men and women to preserve their bone density. It is possible to improve it but generally speaking it isn’t easy to increase it, in particular, women who’ve reached menopause will lose bone density and are prone to falls which can break bones especially if the bones are weak. Osteoporosis is caused by the loss of bone density. This is a debilitating disease which is painful for day to day activities. Strength training using weights or just body weight can improve bone density and reduce the risk of fractures. Of course, a healthy diet is essential too.

As we age, our muscle mass decreases. Muscle mass is metabolically active tissue that burns calories and fat even when you are not exercising. Metabolism slows down as we get older, so building muscle mass through online classes with streetefit can help keep your metabolism higher which can prevent weight gain and other health problems associated with ageing. A reduced muscle mass can lead to weakness, poor balance and an increased risk of falls.

As we age our bodies tend increase the levels of inflammation. Online classes with streetefit can help reduce inflammation by increasing the heart rate therefore the blood flow throughout the body. Cardio exercise is shown to decrease the level of inflammatory markers.

Cardiovascular health – your heart and lungs. This form of exercise can assist in reducing blood pressure, lowering cholesterol levels and improves circulation. Improved circulations can reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke which are major contributors to premature ageing.

As mentioned above, stress is a contributor to ageing as well as weight gain and sometimes weight loss. Stress in an older person can be linked to hypertension, heart disease and cognitive decline.

Exercise should be part of your daily routine for best results.

What are the best forms of exercise to combat weight gain, to assist in mental health and anti ageing?

Any form of exercise is beneficial. Online classes with streetefit include Strength and Conditioning 7.30pm Sydney Australia time and Pilates Thursday 7.30pm Sydney time and Sunday 10am Sydney time. These are conducted via Skpe and recorded. Please contact me via the website contact form. If these times don’t suit then perhaps you’d like to have a Personal Training session.

Other programs that streetefit is qualified in are: Yoga, Cycle, Barre.

Conclusion

Online classes with streetefit will help you get back on track with weight loss, help you manage your mental health and make sure you are doing everything possible to make the most of your older body. Exercising can slow down the ageing process.

Consistency is the key to creating a healthy lifestyle, find an activity that you enjoy and prioritise getting enough sleep, eating a healthy diet and staying hydrated.

Overall, any online classes with streetefit are important components that will help you burn calories, build muscle, boost metabolism, improve insulin sensitivity, reduce stress, boost self esteem, improve cognitive function, help depression, can improve bone density, reduce inflammation related diseases such as heart disease and Alzheimers, improves cardiovascular health and also creates a social support with the instructor and the participants.