What are the odds that something as little as a smile can help out an athlete? Well, it turns out that it can help alot! Smiling has been proven to have both health and performance benefits such as:
Lowering heart rate: By smiling your body naturally will tend to slow down and lower your heart rate (and blood pressure for the time being). If you ever catch yourself becoming nervous and it feels like your heart is pounding, take a deep breathe and show off those pearly whites!
Reduce stress/ Better your mood: When you smile your body releases endorphins that counteract and diminish the stress hormones known as cortisol. Cracking a smile can help you reduce your stress levels that aren't allowing you to perform as well as you want to be!
Encourage Trust: This is huge especially when it comes to building good team chemistry. Naturally people are going to want to trust someone who smiles more because it is seen as a sign of comfort and openness. Cracking a few smiles at new teammates can make them feel less nervous and help out your team in the long run!
Strengthens Immune System: This may be one of those benefits that are overlooked but a healthy immune system means a healthier you. If your body is at full strength it'll have a better chance of killing any germs that may threaten your health and overall performance!
These are just a few of the things that a smile can do for you. Try smiling next time you are about to workout and see if you perform better!! 3
"The real man smiles in trouble, gathers strength from distress, and grows brave by reflection." - Thomas Paine
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