Exercise & Mental Health

Exercises ,as most of us know and believe is for a Strong well-being and Fitness.

Do you know the benefits of Exercise for our Mental Health?

In today’s world where life is full of  Stress, depression, lots of tension related to work, family, relationships, career etc, it’s a need to keep our Mental Health Fit & Stable.

The best way to achieve this is by following a daily routine of doing some sort of exercises which keeps our mind fresh, balanced and healthy. Exercise releases chemicals like Endorphins and Serotonin which helps us to improve our mood and also can reduce stress and symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and help with recovery from mental health issues as well.

Exercise is not just about putting some muscle size or building a six pack abs. Yes it obviously does improve our physical health and our physique, trims down our 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 powerful medicine for many common mental health challenges.

Studies have found that regular exercise can have a  great positive impact on depression, anxiety, and more. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. And for this you need not to follow any particular Hardcore Fitness/training routine as research indicates that even moderate amounts of exercise can make a difference. No matter your age or fitness level, you can learn to use exercise as a powerful tool to feel better.

Some of these low level common exercises include:

• Walking:

It is one of the simplest, most accessible and most affordable exercise of all and beneficial too when it comes to Mental Health. A good walk can do wonders for your mental well-being. It improves self-perception and self-esteem, mood and sleep quality, and it reduces stress, anxiety and fatigue. Physically active people have up to a 30% reduced risk of becoming depressed, and staying active helps those who are depressed recover.

• Yoga:

Yoga helps with relaxation and easing stress. Yoga’s benefits a lot when it comes to mental health with the way it uses breathing in various forms. Yoga is one of the best  exercises to relieve stress, reduces muscle tension, strain, and inflammation. It also  sharpens our brain, attention and concentration, & also calms and centers the nervous system.

• Swimming:

Swimming is considered as one of the best health exercises for overall fitness including our mental health as well. Swimming releases endorphins in our brain which are natural feel-good hormones that increases positivity and brings a sense of well-being and happiness. It also helps us to reduce stress and also boosts brain health.

• Cycling:

Cycling helps us to keep white matter in our brain healthy, allowing thinking processes to run smoothly. It is one kind of aerobic exercises which helps us to improve our mental well-being. It also helps in improving creativity and also helps boosts productivity. It also helps in better sleep and reduces risk of depression.