"Sometimes
your joy is the source of your smile, other times your smile can be the source
of your joy."
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Many studies throughout the years have proven the benefits of smiling. Smiling reduces the stress hormone, cortisol, and increases the production of endorphins. Smiling usually makes you look more attractive and draws people to you. Smiling can also help you exude an aura of confidence even in uncomfortable or stressful situations. According to some studies a smile may even prolong your life.
However, up until recently, no one thought to study the effects smiling has on physical exertion. A current study fromGerman
Sport Cologne
Bielefeld University
(Amsterdam
The goal of the study was to find out if purposefully adopting facial expressions would effect the way the test subjects felt about the exercise and the level of exertion they felt during it. Two different groups were placed on stationary bikes and pushed to 50-60% of their maximal heart rate reserve. After analyzing the data and interviewing the participants, the results of the study were evident. Both groups found that they had a more enjoyable experience and felt less fatigued when smiling as opposed to frowning.
We'd be happy to show you how to put a smile on your face during exercise!
Mallory Ghrist
- Thich Nhat Hanh
Many studies throughout the years have proven the benefits of smiling. Smiling reduces the stress hormone, cortisol, and increases the production of endorphins. Smiling usually makes you look more attractive and draws people to you. Smiling can also help you exude an aura of confidence even in uncomfortable or stressful situations. According to some studies a smile may even prolong your life.
However, up until recently, no one thought to study the effects smiling has on physical exertion. A current study from
The goal of the study was to find out if purposefully adopting facial expressions would effect the way the test subjects felt about the exercise and the level of exertion they felt during it. Two different groups were placed on stationary bikes and pushed to 50-60% of their maximal heart rate reserve. After analyzing the data and interviewing the participants, the results of the study were evident. Both groups found that they had a more enjoyable experience and felt less fatigued when smiling as opposed to frowning.
We'd be happy to show you how to put a smile on your face during exercise!
Mallory Ghrist
Better Living
734.747.0123
Reference:
The Effects of Smiling and Frowning on Perceived Affect
SMILING AND FROWNING IN EXERCISE
734.747.0123
Reference:
The Effects of Smiling and Frowning on Perceived Affect
SMILING AND FROWNING IN EXERCISE
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