As a former police officer, Laura Motes is passionate about being healthy and exercising.
Given the number of benefits that even moderate physical exercise brings to our bodies, physical energy, and emotions, it may seem incredible that only a small percentage of our society exercises on a regular basis.
There is a simple explanation for why this happens. Physical exercise is about experiencing discomfort and getting our bodies out of their comfort zones. The benefits occur only after the discomfort, which makes most people quit before they can actually experience any of the benefits.
Both strength and cardio training have a paramount influence on energy levels, health, and performance.
The typical recommended exercise routine for the average adult includes twenty to thirty minutes of continuous exercise three to five days a week.
In recent years, researchers have been saying that interval training, defined as short periods of intense aerobic activity followed by complete recovery, has profound positive effects, too.
Interval training has not only physical benefits, but is also a practical reflection of our daily lives. Running up and down the stairs, bicycling, and sprinting are all examples of exercises that rhythmically raise our heart rate.
There are many studies by scientists and businesses that prove the direct link between physical exercise and performance.
For example, DuPont claimed a 47.5% reduction in employees skipping work over a six-year period of employee participation in DuPont’s corporate wellness program. DuPont also reported that employees who participated in the wellness program used fourteen percent% less disability days than other workers.
Laura Motes believes that staying fit and healthy played a tremendous role in her advancement during her career with the police.
