Hello Readers,

How can you get the most out of your exercise? This month I offer tips for maximizing your workout results.

Are you feeling Overwhelmed? Envision essential oil can be used to release Overwhelmed.

Do you see what others miss? Do you like finding new ways to accomplish things? Do you have a dry sense of humor? Then you might be an Eye body type.

As always, I hope and trust that these newsletters help you enjoy a happier, healthier life.


Health and Happiness,
Dr. Carolyn Mein

Would you like to get the most out of your exercise efforts? Are you getting different results than your friend who’s on the same exercise program? Does your body respond to exercise the way you want it to?

We exercise for a variety of reasons – health & fitness, physique & toning, weight management, energy & stamina, or social interaction. Whatever your goals may be, here’s how to find your optimal exercise program.


Why Exercise?

The question may sound silly, but the truth of the matter is that different people are motivated to exercise for different reasons, have different goals, and gain different benefits from exercise. Besides general fitness, physique, or weight management, there are other benefits to exercise.

Exercise activates the immune system – especially for Lymph, Medulla, Nervous System and Thymus types. For Blood body types, it increases vascular integrity. For Eye and Intestinal types, exercise aids digestion.

Physical activity can help to release stress from the body – especially for Adrenal body types, but also true for Blood, Eye, Intestinal, Kidney, Medulla, Nervous System, Spleen and Thalamus body types.

For others, the main benefit of exercise is social. Group activities that provide some movement and a fun environment are best for Heart, Skin and Nervous System body types. Heavy exercise or weight lifting is contra indicated for them, and the primary benefit of exercise for them is emotional.





What's the Best Time of Day to Exercise?

It may not surprise you that there’s an optimal time of day to exercise; but it may surprise you to learn that it varies by body type. Each body type has a different metabolism pattern, and has enough reserve energy for productive exercise at different times of the day.

Adrenal body types do best exercising after 5:00 PM, as this helps them to release the extra adrenaline built up from the stress of the day. Lymph body types are best exercising first thing in the morning, to get everything moving. Intestinal body types do best exercising between 11 AM – 4 PM when their energy is highest, or they may become exhausted. Pineal types exercise best before 3:00 PM for the same reason. Medulla body types are better off exercising later in the day, as morning exercise results in fatigue by mid-afternoon.

For Thalamus and Gallbladder types, normal chores and activities throughout the day provide sufficient exercise as well as a sense of accomplishment.


What's the Best Type of Exercise?

More pain = more gain, right? Not necessarily. Not all body types are built for heavy, high impact exercise and weight lifting programs. Adrenal, Gonadal, Lymph and Stomach types can handle vigorous exercise.

Low impact exercises, such as walking or swimming, are the most beneficial form of exercise for Blood and Intestinal types, which can easily be physically stressed by intense workouts, leading to digestive or other issues.

Vigorous exercises targeting specific areas of the body are especially beneficial to some. Kick boxing can be great for Eye and Lung body types, as they benefit well from vigorous lower body activities, both physically and through the release of stressful emotions.

Other important considerations vary by body type. Balanced, Gonadal, Pineal and Thymus types have a strong need for sunlight, so outdoors exercise is best for them. Movement is important for Adrenal and Lymph types, so swimming, biking or running are better than stationary exercise. Hypothalamus is best using recreational activities or sports for exercise, because if it’s not fun they won’t make it a priority.





Setting Realistic Expectations

Physique, toning and body or mass building are common motivators for exercise. Different body types will have different results with the same workout program. So if physique is one of your goals, then set a realistic, achievable goal based on what your body type can produce.

If you’re a Lymph, Adrenal or Stomach body type, you’ll find that your muscular system easily responds to traditional exercise plans to produce a proportioned, athletic physique. Hypothalamus and Thymus types are tall and slender with long, lean muscles that easily tone but don’t bulk up – especially the calves.

Others have a naturally soft musculature that makes muscle definition difficult to attain – including Eye, Heart, Intestinal, Skin and Spleen. Even with toned muscles, some body types have a persistent soft layer that hides torso definition and abs. This is most prevalent with Gallbladder, Pancreas, Pituitary and Skin body types.


Proper Nutrition for Exercise

Proper nutrition is always important, especially when exercising regularly.

Smoothies are a popular choice before or after workouts. Typical ingredients cover a wide range of fruits, vegetables and additives such as protein powders. To formulate your best smoothie, consider these key points:

• Fruit is a natural sugar – review the best times of day for your body type to consume fruit
• Some veggies are more supportive than others – review the food lists in your body type profile
• Variety and rotation are important – avoid consuming the same foods at the same time multiple days in a row, as this depletes digestive enzymes
• What’s the best smoothie recipe for you? This article can help (Jan 2023 NL)

When planning out your optimal exercise, consult with your body type Profile. If you don’t already know your body type, take the online test. You will receive the ebook for your Profile immediately.



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