The Powerful Connection Between Entrepreneurship And Fitness

The Powerful Connection Between Entrepreneurship And Fitness

SUMMARY

Entrepreneurs are often the busiest workers in the room

Often, work overrides other aspects of life and isolates one from the reality of their own existence

Here are some of the ways a regular exercise routine can help elevate one’s spirits

Becoming an entrepreneur is a dream, aspired by many but attempted by only a small fraction. Entrepreneurship is a highly demanding job requiring copious amounts of patience and endurance. While the reward for success is extremely lucrative, the risk of burning out in the process is very high.

Entrepreneurs are often the busiest workers in the room putting in longer work hours than most and doggedly pursuing their goals with a single-minded focus. But while the rewards are aplenty, prolonged exposure to such stress is liable to take a serious physical toll on the human body.

Often, work overrides other aspects of life and isolates one from the reality of their own existence. This is a slippery slope and can easily be avoided with a simple solution – of maintaining an exercise regime. Following and diligently maintaining a regular fitness regime has a host of benefits to offer.

Some of the ways a regular exercise routine can help elevate one’s spirits and set them on a path of fitness are as follows:

Exercise Helps One Vanquish Stress

Entrepreneurs lead extremely busy lives, dealing with a vast number of issues day-in and day-out. From decision making exercises to being responsible for the livelihood of others, entrepreneurs are often always under immense amounts of stress.

This acts as a significant impediment to their productivity, and is a contributing factor towards burning out. Exercising gives one an instant burst of energy and helps channelize the stress out. It releases endorphins and reduces stress hormones in the body, which together relax the brain and improve one’s self-worth.

Regular Exercise Helps Improve Brain Functions

A study conducted by NCBI (National Centre for Biotechnology Information) on the relationship between exercise and the brain has shown a marked increase in learning, brain plasticity and neuroprotective benefits. Other than this, the study also has shown that regular exercise can help in the alleviation of depression and even its prevention.

Other Health Benefits

Regular exercise can help people in a vast number of ways. It leads to better immunity, a healthier body, improved sleep and a sharper mind. Numerous studies by industry and medical professionals have also shown that it reduces the risk of heart disease, osteoporosis, viral and bacterial infections, inflammation and even cancer.

Physical fitness helps maintain a strong, stable mind, which is extremely beneficial for entrepreneurs who rely tremendously on their decision making abilities. It has a cascading effect on maintaining business relationships as well.

Its ability to reduce fatigue, improve alertness and concentration and overall enhancement of cognitive functions is of incredible help in successfully running a business venture. The act of putting aside time for a daily workout can help entrepreneurs in their planning skills, which can give them an edge to perform better in other areas of life.

This is a standing mantra of some of the most successful business people across the globe and should inspire budding entrepreneurs to make it a priority for a better professional and personal life experience.

Note: The views and opinions expressed are solely those of the author and does not necessarily reflect the views held by Inc42, its creators or employees. Inc42 is not responsible for the accuracy of any of the information supplied by guest bloggers.

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