Exercise is a massive driving force in helping with people’s mental health, it relieves tension and stress, boosts physical and mental energy, and releases endorphins which make us feel better!
It doesn’t have to be a 3-hour intense workout to get you feeling better, a small well-paced walk is often enough to get the body working and get you on track.
Exercise can also help massively relieve stress levels, your muscles may be tense, especially in your neck and shoulders, which can lead to severe headaches, exercising is a great way to break this cycle, as well as releasing those endorphins in the brain, physical activity helps to relax and relieve body tension, as there is such a close link from your body to your mind, when one feels better, so does the other one
Studies show that exercise can treat mild or moderate depression as effectively as some antidepressant medication - but with no added side effects, it has been scientifically proven, that running for just 15 minutes a day, or walking for an hour a day, can reduce the risk of depression by an amazing 26%.
Being active does not mean joining a gym or running the 2023 London marathon, finding something you enjoy can provide a goal to aim for and give you a sense of belonging and purpose, it can be social, and physically beneficial as well, some of the other benefits include
-less tension, stress and mental tiredness
-a healthier appetite
-increased levels of fun and enjoyment in the activities
-a sense of achievement
-a natural energy boost
-increased drive and motivation
If you are looking to get more active and change any old eating habits, or simply get out and about and be more social
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