SHENANIGANS WORKOUT!
Ever notice how real laughter lifts you?
Not metaphorically. Actually. Shoulders drop. Breath changes. And for a moment… you’re not carrying quite as much.
Your face kicks things off. If your eyes aren’t involved, it’s not the good stuff.
→ Zygomaticus major pulls your mouth into a smile
→ Orbicularis oculi brings in those crow’s feet
Then your body takes over.
→ Diaphragm starts pumping like it’s got somewhere to be
→ Intercostal muscles expand and contract your chest
Now we hit the core (yes, really):
Look at you, working your abs. No plank required.
→ Rectus abdominis fires up during those belly laughs
→ Obliques join the party as your whole torso moves
→ Chest and shoulders move with the laugh
Meanwhile, your back supports the whole production:
Because let’s be honest—a good laugh rarely happens in perfect posture.
→ Erector spinae keeps you upright (or at least semi-upright)
And then… the pelvic floor joins in. If you’ve ever laughed to the point of losing all dignity… congratulations. Full-body engagement.
So what’s the point?
Laughter moves things. Energy. Breath. Perspective. Sometimes even the story you were stuck in five minutes ago.
Try this (yes, really)
— Watch something that reliably cracks you up
— Call the friend who makes you snort-laugh
— Or just fake it for 30 seconds and see what happens (your body is surprisingly gullible)
