9 Reasons Why You Should Exercise Naked At Home

When we exercise, the type of clothing we wear is very important to our performance, as we notice better performance with certain clothes, but did you know that training naked is even better?

This is a trend that started in France, the initiative was made by the Roger Le Gall gym in Paris. The members of the gym made the decision to close the facilities one day a week from 9:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. so that naked workouts are practiced and allowed.
For legal reasons, the gym only allows 19 people to enter at a time. They have also received 400 access requests.

But, where has this initially come from? This alternative was proposed by naturists; a lifestyle through which they strip 'body and soul', promoting freedom through the nude.
Nevertheless, they mention that they are always naked; when they take off their clothes, it is only a phase of naturism; with or without clothes, they feel naked, that is their ideology. “We were many frustrated naturists, who felt that we could not enjoy places to a 100%. Now there is a space for us ”, commented Julien Claudé-Penegry, spokesperson for the Naturist Association.

Many people disagree with this practice for hygiene reasons. Despite them, the naturists invite them to be part of this without being part of the Association and paid 10 euros per ticket for the gym. Sounds pretty weird, right?

Ok, now that you know everything about this practice, let’s talk about the actual benefits and the real reasons why you should excessive naked a home. In these times, it is even easier, as we are all quarantining at home. I mean, what else do you have to do? It is just the perfect time to try this new technique out.

We all know that sometimes, it is hard for us to be in a good mood, even more, when we are in situations like this quarantine which can be extremely stressful and thus spoil our mood. In this case, why wouldn't you want to try something that will make your mood so much better in these times of uncertainty and anxiety? Well my friend, let me tell you that this is the first benefit of exercising naked! When you take all your clothes off for exercising, it is way easier for sun rays to penetrate. Sunbathing causes the body to produce vitamin D, which supports bone and muscle health. In addition, this vitamin stimulates the production of serotonin, the hormone responsible for regulating mood. If you do not have clothes, you facilitate this task.

Despite this, and pretty much as with everything, overexposure to sunlight has harmful effects on the skin, eyes and immune system. It is a fact that the incidence of skin cancer in recent decades is closely related to outdoor activities, and for this reason it is so important to take the necessary precautions to prevent it. You should not sunbathe between 12 noon and four in the afternoon, in which the incidence of ultraviolet rays is higher. On the other hand, about 15 minutes a day of sunbathing without protection is enough to generate vitamin D.

But, exercising naked is not only good because of pf scientific processes, hormones, and vitamins. It is also extremely beneficial for our minds physiologically speaking. In this way, another great advantage that exercising naked might bring is that one can have greater control of the body and check whether the exercises are being done correctly. This, in summary, is called body mindfulness, which is when you are completely aware of your body and its movements. With body mindfulness also comes em empowerment: realizing how powerful your body is and how far you can take your strength and abilities. Isn't that just amazing?

If we are talking about capabilities when it comes to exercise, let me tell you that our bodies can do much more than we think it can. But, of course, we have many factors that limit this, as one might be clothing. These limitations when it comes to movements are reduced when there are no pieces of clothing in between.  That is why, if you really want to get the best out of your workout and use all of your body with the flexibility the most, you really should try doing it naked. In addition, the skin can be oxygenated more, and rashes caused by friction are avoided. Win-win! You will seriously be surprised about the skills you didn't even know you had. 

Another great benefit of doing naked exercising psychological wise is the good this does to your mind and feelings. The practice of naked yoga and exercising frees you from all negative feelings about your body and allows you to be connected and accept yourself more and deeper, the same as with the world around you. It is time to psychologically assume your nakedness: remind yourselves that you are free, that you can be real people again. It is just way deeper than freedom of movement and saving the earth, ain't it? Bet you never thought of it this way!

Human skin needs air to breathe and by always covering ourselves with tight clothing, especially made of synthetic materials, we interrupt this process, in fact, we weaken the skin by absorbing toxins that we release through sweat. That is why exercising naked, which is also a time where you release more toxins than normal, is great for letting go of all that without impeding the process. You will feel cleansed after.

Exercise without clothes allows muscle groups to improve their notification without being confined in training clothes. We know that generally, these clothes are very tight, which restricts blood flow and collects all sweat along with different toxins, as we said before, which doesn't make blood flow optimal.

Now, if we analyze this practice from the economic point of view we would find multiple benefits. A recent study showed that if clothes did not exist in our day to day world-wide we would save around 1,200,000,000,000 dollars, and this money could invest in another area that is really problematic like food, security, education, health, and others. So, in some way, by exercising naked and saving up on workout clothes, you are helping others. How can that not be incredible?

In the same flow of thoughts, we have to mention the benefit related to the environment since toxins when dyeing and manufacturing clothes would cease to exist, like millions of waste in landfills around the world. I guess we all have a notion that the fashion industry has a quite big role in pollution and global warming, so why not try and help, even if it is just by exercising naked?

Now,  Is it necessary to run around as God brought us into the world? The truth is that as surprising as it seems, it is proven that it is better to go without any clothes, as multiple scientific studies have shown, which apart from detecting a greater presence of the hormone in the summer months due to being sunnier, have It has also been proven that the direct incidence of sunlight on the testicles increases testosterone levels by up to 200%. Come on, we know that this interests all the men that are reading this. Should we even say more?

If for conventional running it is already essential to protect yourself from the sun's rays, this need becomes even more evident if you do it naked. You should also avoid training in the central hours of the day, particularly in summer, as well as trying to use sunscreens, applying them, especially in the most sensitive areas ...

Because you most likely don't want your neighbors to see you working out naked, close any blinds or curtains in your home. This is especially important if you live in a house where it is difficult to avoid windows. If possible, exercise in an area of your home near the curtains. If you have a place at home away from windows, such as a basement, choose to exercise there. We don't want this experience to be traumatizing for anyone!

If exercising while naked is important to you, you don't have to wear a sports bra. For low-intensity activities such as yoga or pilates, a sports bra is probably not necessary. However, if you are going to do more vigorous cardiovascular exercises, your body may benefit from the support of a sports bra. If your breasts start to hurt during a workout, you may want to wear at least one sports bra for your routine.

The same happens with my male friends and their private parts. Jockstraps and athletic underwear provide support to sensitive areas of the body, performing a function similar to sports bras. You may need the support of athletic underwear or a jockstrap if you are engaging in vigorous activity while naked. If you start to feel pain, this will be your best ally. 

Now that you have read this article, there is literally no time to waste on exercising with clothes: take advantage of the situation we are in, take your precautions, and you will see all the benefits almost instantly. Go for it!