Here's part 2 of a Parade article that offers interesting facts on how fitness can help both your mind and your health -- both of which are more important than money (see How to Preserve and Protect Your Memory and Make It Grow and More Important than Money: Your Health for details). Today, we'll see how aerobics can make you a more productive worker:
A study at Leeds Metropolitan University in Britain revealed that engaging in physical activity on your lunch hour can improve your mood and productivity. “On days that people exercised, they were better able to manage time demands and were more tolerant of mistakes—no matter who made them,” says researcher Jim McKenna.
My thoughts:
1. I'd love to work out at lunch., but it's a one-and-a-half-hour commitment (at least) by the time you get ready, exercise, and shower. I just can't take that much time out every day (though maybe I could a couple times a week). I usually exercise at night and on weekends.
2. Your career is your most valuable financial asset and managing it correctly can earn you millions of dollars in extra income throughout your lifetime. Maybe exercising, by helping you be a better worker, will put some significant dollars into your pocket!
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