"Exercise is one of the best medicines…whatever you choose stick with it: make physical activity part of your routine so it becomes a habit. Exercise’s mood-boosting effect is critical to keep you calm and integral to productivity."

- Dr. Satchin Panda

“Exercise releases endorphins and other chemicals that make us feel positive, helps us sleep better, and reduces stress and anxiety—all of which help our brains work at optimal levels.”

- Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage

"Exercise boosts your mood for up to 12 hours. So exercise early in the day to get the full benefits. It also improves your memory and brain function afterwards due to producing BDNF, so that’s another reason to exercise early."

- Tom Rath, Eat Move Sleep

"Every decision you make about eating, moving, and sleeping affects your energy and health."

- Tom Rath, Eat Move Sleep

“Exercise and health comes down to one simple rule - you don’t have to feel like it. You just have to do it.”

- From The 5 Second Rule by Mel Robbins

“Research shows that beginning your day with a victory puts you in a positive mood. This morning momentum leads to more victories and continued progress throughout the day. You also win your health battles early in the morning. Making time to exercise and choosing the right foods for the first meal of the day will help you make better decisions all day long. The right decisions will give you more energy so that you will be more productive, mentally sharp, and free from fatigue—and even pain—all day long. Your first victory sets the proverbial ball rolling. This first win is also the biggest win and one that no one can take away from you. That’s why you must start early and control your morning, so that (barring external emergencies) your day will go exactly as planned.”

- From The Perfect Day Formula by Craig Ballantyne