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At HomeFINDING FITNESS IS LIKE FINDING LOVEBY WWW.SQUAREBOXFITNESS.COM - WILLOUGHBYThe health benefits of having friends in fitness are well documented, exercising with a friend increases motivation, achieves better fitness results and improves mental health.The 'feel good' chemical reactions of joy, happiness, love and fulfilment can only be fully initiated in the physical human relationship.This hormonal system has not changed since cavemans’ need to hunt, gather, cook and eat meals together for the tribe’s survival. The chemical hormones - Endorphins, Dopamine, Serotonin and Oxytocins ensure we live a life worth living together.Endorphins and Dopamine are the “me” hormones, and we canget a “rush” by simply achieving our set goals and exercising. Unfortunately, the highs of these hormones cannot be sustained which is the reason that fitness initiatives fail or addictions are formed.Over time these hormones require deeper and more intensive “hits” to be released. Serotonins and oxytocins are the “us” hormones. They balance the “me” hormones.Serotonin is responsible for the need to feel pride and have status. The need to feel that we are a valued member of society. Oxytocins is known as, the “cuddle” hormone - love, trust, family, friends and living ina community. The hormone that binds us together; it presents itself as feelings of safety and care and the process of fallingin love...Rarely do we meet someone and instantly decide on a lifetime relationship. “Love at first sight” is possible but without the enduring feelings of trust and safety, the relationship cannot be sustained.Finding fitness is like finding love. Initially, it is exciting as Endorphins and Dopamine surge through our system. If we continue exercising with a group of friends, we are further rewarded with Oxytocins– joy and happiness that canonly come from having a secure relationship of trust and care for others who are exercising with us. Our friendships in fitness are more than just exercising together; they are about genuinely caring for the group’s wellbeing as individual human beings.Let’s exercise together!L.I.F.T. // ATTENTION ENTREPRENEURS For youth (16-25 years). Prepare to thrive as you learnfrom leading entrepeneurs to fast track your dreams!This is the LIFT’ing event that willchange young mindsetsRegister your interest for future 2016 events ENTRY COST: freeDream! Inspire! Grow!Speakers & date to be announced soon!Watch this space!Follow: @LivingLocalGuide Register: lift@livinglocalguide.com.au