I was chatting with Diane in the studio this week — she’s been a member at Delta for almost four years now. She’s one of those people who’s just always consistent, no matter what.
But lately, life’s been a lot. She’s part of that “sandwich generation” — caring for her kids and her aging parents. Her mom’s been unwell, so she’s been traveling a ton to help out, and her usual workout rhythm got thrown off.
She told me that every time she’s away for a few weeks, she feels it — her energy drops, her mood dips, and even her sleep goes sideways. But the second she’s back in the studio, everything shifts. Within a week she feels more like herself again — more energy, better sleep, better mood, just lighter.
It’s something I hear all the time at Delta. That boost in energy is usually one of the first things our ladies notice when they start moving again.
Here’s why:
1. Your heart and lungs get stronger.
They get better at delivering oxygen and nutrients, so everyday stuff — like stairs, laundry, or keeping up with everyone who needs you — starts to feel easier.
2. Your cells literally make more energy.
Exercise tells your body to build more mitochondria (they’re like your body’s power plants). More mitochondria = more energy to do life.
3. It balances your hormones.
Movement helps control cortisol and insulin — the hormones that affect stress and blood sugar — keeping your energy steady instead of crashing mid-day.
4. You sleep better.
Regular workouts help you fall asleep faster and get deeper rest, so you actually wake up rested.
5. It boosts your mood.
Those endorphins aren’t just hype — they help you feel good and keep motivation high long after class is over.
So if you’ve been feeling run-down lately, maybe it’s not that you need to rest more — maybe your body’s just craving movement.
Start small, move consistently, and give yourself a week or two.
You’ll be amazed at how quickly you feel that energy come back.
Lets get you moving, schedule your free intro session below and we can help you make it happen.
-Alicia
PS. If you’re reading this thinking “yep, that’s me” — maybe it’s time to get back in for a workout this week. You’ll thank yourself later.
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