The Exercise Effect
Spring is in the air, which means warmer temperatures, more daylight, and colorful blossoms are soon to abound. This year, perhaps more than ever, we are all itching for the renewal that comes with the change of season. Sunshine and lovely weather make for a perfect setting to help you boost your health in more ways than one. Enter the exercise effect…
Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle size. Sure, exercise can improve your physical health and your physique, trim your waistline, and even add years to your life. But that’s not what motivates most people to stay active.
People who exercise regularly tend to do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives. And it’s also a powerful medicine for many common mental health challenges.
Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic to reap the benefits. Research indicates that modest amounts of exercise can make a real difference. No matter your age or fitness level, you can learn to use exercise as a powerful tool to deal with mental health problems, improve your energy and outlook, and get more out of life.
Click on the link below to read more about the powerful effects of exercise on the mind and how you can incorporate exercise into your life!
HelpGuide.org: The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise
Want to double down on positive effects? Fresh air and sunshine also deliver multiple benefits to our well-being. So, let this change of season put a spring in your step…get outside and exercise!
