By David Tepera, March 25, 2025
Did you know that certain stresses lasting minutes or hours on your body is healthy and beneficial? There are plenty of studies proving short-term stresses boosts immune systems, produces endorphins, plus makes you more aware and confident. There’s always a reaction to any action, so the body must respond to stress placed upon it.
How does the body react under weight loading stress? It builds muscle and increases bone density. When you keep the body stressing with a consistent weight lifting program, the muscular and skeletal system will grow. You’ve read it from me many times, but you can still build muscle, bone density, and heal at any age. There are no excuses.
What happens when the body is stressed in heat or a hot environment? The cooling system kicks in with perspiration, along with melanin to protect the skin. In case you didn’t know, your skin is the largest organ of the body. When’s the last time you had a good sweat?
What are the benefits of cold weather conditions? It also enhances immune system to keep the body warm. That’s why in some cases we begin to shiver. The body is creating heat, which also burns more calories.
If you haven’t noticed, there are plenty of “Cryo” facilities popping up all around us. Even some professional athletes own them. Spending several minutes in a supervised sub-cold condition can help with sleep, improved brain function, reduce inflammation, fewer allergies, rejuvenate skin and strengthens your heart.
Now, don’t misunderstand me, I’m not pertaining to extreme conditions. These all have devastating results that’s not part of today’s topic.
When’s the last time you’ve put physical stress on your body? If not, why not? If you live in a sedentary lifestyle, then it’s time to get outside and go for a walk, plant a flower garden, sweep the porch and driveway, or get up and clean your house.
If you are active, then it’s also time to change up your routine. Add an extra mile to your walk, increase the weight to you training program, or choose to exercise on an off-day. The choices are endless.
Listen, placing healthy stress on your body has many benefits to all the systems. This includes cardiac and pulmonary. The heart is a muscle and needs to be exercised. Your lungs oxygenate the entire body, so it’s a must to strengthen their capacity with heavy breathing.
Now, get up and create some healthy stress on your body.