We are all familiar with the seemingly perfect gym bunnies we see buzzing around in their activewear. You may also notice that they seem to be glowing and radiating happiness from within. Many of us detect a sense of smugness due to the fact that they are perfectly trim and toned. It’s also easy to assume that they must be in prime health. However, few of us realise that there is a bigger connection between happiness and health than meets the eye.

The body and mind are intertwined in almost every aspect of our lives and it is imperative that we take the time to nourish both our emotional and physical bodies in order to be healthy and thrive. Fitness isn’t just about how hard you can work out, or how far you can run. It’s about prioritising our physical and mental health above all else.

Content In today’s world we lead an increasingly fast paced life and it seems that there are never enough hours in the day. We subconsciously devote our precious time and attention to ticking things off our ever-growing to-do lists, whilst mindlessly juggling our personal and professional lives.

Instead of living in the moment and listening to our physical and emotional needs, we go through the motions in a race against time that ultimately, we will never win. If you ask someone what the most important thing in life is, few people are mindful enough to say good health.

A materialistic society dictates that financial security and success are far more important. Whilst both of these things are indeed contributing factors to leading a happy and fulfilled life, without taking care of our health we will never truly be able to achieve this goal.

Fitness is so important as a means to balancing our mind, body and soul. From making sure we are getting enough sleep and eating nutritious foods to getting that extra boost of serotonin and dopamine through exercise. It is absolutely all connected to optimal health and wellness. Studies have shown that negative emotions tend to manifest as physical ailments and until you fix the true source of your pain, you will continue to encounter hurdles in your surrounding environment.

There are countless benefits of regular physical activity, many of which you are probably already aware of. Maintaining a healthy weight lowers the risk of serious illness such as high blood pressure and diabetes, as well as allowing us to have healthy joints and bones. When we carry extra weight there is a tendency to feel fatigued, unmotivated and moving around just feels all that more difficult.

Once we start to exercise regularly, be it through gentle exercise like Yoga or walking, or high intensity cardio workouts, we automatically find the motivation we need to continue feeling good. As excess weight is shed it becomes easier to breathe, we feel more fluid and we notice our bodies allowing us to go with the flow when it comes to life’s inevitable challenges.

It’s no secret that once we feel fit and healthy physically, we feel happier. Fitting into your favourite jeans with ease results in an increased sense of self confidence and in turn we feel more positive and start to radiate this into our energetical sphere.

Many of us lack sufficient levels of Dopamine and Serotonin, resulting in that sluggish feeling of frustration and dread when it comes to getting things done. Exercise and fitness are nature’s anti-depressants, yet so many of us are missing out on this gift through not knowing where to start. Chronic stress is a silent killer that is accompanied by several negative side-effects along the way and when we put our fitness first they start to diminish rapidly.

A good work-out will result in you indulging your mind and body in essential rest, which in turn helps you to have increased energy levels via regular rest and sleep. When we sleep better we allow our bodies to repair themselves on a physical and spiritual level and we are finally able to balance the mind, body and soul.

At the Sanctuary we are here to guide you to help you achieve your fitness goals. We will get you started with a routine that is tailored to your physical and emotional needs. It doesn’t matter if you are a complete beginner, or an experienced triathlete. Personalised attention combined with fun classes, we aim to offer something for everyone that is accompanied by a community of like-minded people who will cheer you on to success.

Professionals are always on hand to help you break through and overcome whatever is holding you back and our beautiful Mediterranean setting allows you to connect with nature whilst gaining that fitness focus.

Join us at The Sanctuary and let us help you take the fear out of fitness.