05/19/2025
Hey yall!
Weāve installed some new lighting into our studio!!
Exercising under bright lights can have several benefits, especially when it comes to mood, energy, and performance. Hereās why:
1. Boosts Alertness and Energy
Bright lightāespecially in the morningācan suppress melatonin (the sleep hormone) and increase cortisol (a hormone that helps you stay awake and alert), which can make you feel more energetic and ready to work out.
2. Improves Mood
Exposure to bright light can boost serotonin levels, helping reduce symptoms of depression or low mood, particularly in people with seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or those who train indoors during darker months.
3. Enhances Exercise Performance
Studies have shown that bright light can improve endurance, reduce perceived exertion (you feel like youāre working less hard), and even slightly increase strength or reaction time.
4. Helps Regulate Sleep-Wake Cycles
Regular exposure to bright light during daytime workouts can reinforce your circadian rhythm, helping you sleep better at night, which in turn enhances recovery and performance.
5. May Increase Motivation
A well-lit environment can make a gym feel more energetic and less dreary, increasing your likelihood of staying motivated and consistent with workouts.
Thank you for your patience and support as we navigate some changes at the studio. š Your flexibility, understanding, and continued presence mean the world to us. Weāre making these shifts to serve you betterāand weāre so grateful to have such a grounded, gracious community along the way. šæāØ
