It’s no secret that exercise is good for your physical mental health and with more of us leading sedentary lifestyles stuck behind a screen, it’s more important than ever to prioritise exercise and build it into your daily routine. Here we will explore the ways exercise is good for your mental health:
1. Sleep Better
Doing regular physical activity tires out our bodies and minds leading us to fall asleep more easily and get deep restorative rest. This helps us feel refreshed for the day ahead and better able to cope with life’s ups and downs.
2. Build Self-Confidence
Working on your body builds a sense of accomplishment and therefore how you view yourself. Working towards your fitness goals aren’t just about what you see in the mirror either, it’s the inner confidence that truly makes a difference to your mental health.
3. Reduce Anxiety and Depression
It is well documented that exercise like strength training releases endorphins, the feel good hormone! This can in turn help keep depression and anxiety under control, as well as giving you a sense of purpose and building resilience.
4. Improves Brain Function
Exercise helps your brain to stay in tip top condition. During exercise your brain creates new brain cells and strengthens the hippocampus region of the brain which helps prevent cognitive decline and memory loss. If you are facing a tough decision, exercise can help you think more clearly and refocus your mind.
5. Creates Routine
As human beings we thrive on routine, no matter what you tell yourself. By adding regular exercise to your life you can help build structure to your day/week/month which in turns helps you feel more empowered and in control.
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