The popular phrase used to describe feelings of unwellness, low mood, and lack of energy is said to have nautical origins based on the symptoms of seasickness being worst during stormy weather, when the water is most rough. Sufferers would head below deck, under the weather bow, where they were less likely to feel the effects of the boat rocking.
As the season changes, the clocks go back, and the weather worsens, it brings about The Winter Blues, also known as seasonal depression, or Seasonal Anxiety Disorder (SAD).
Exercise can lower the risk of anxiety
The Morning Chalk Up recently reported that exercise can lower the risk of anxiety by more than 60%, and while many of us are familiar with the idea of the connection between physical activity and overall mental wellness, it’s interesting to find that the effects may be higher than previously reported.
Regular exercise contributes to overall health and fitness, and being fit can help reduce symptoms of stress and anxiety.
Fighting fit
We’re updating our timetable so members can get that exercise in at the weekend. The all-new Sunday Morning Endurance Sessions will be focused on understanding the meaning of “intensity” in terms of watts, RPM, and burning calories, so you know what it means to pace a workout correctly.
Free Trials and Drop Ins are welcome, and if you’re feeling particularly hardy, we’ll also be running a monthly outdoor session focusing on high intensity, fully inclusive exercise, which is available to all of our membership packages.