Did you know that regular exercise has a positive impact on your mental health? Getting your heart rate up through walking, strength training, swimming, running, dancing, or even cleaning house or working outside results in mental health boosts. Physical activity improves mental health in the following ways:
- It boosts your mood
- It lowers stress levels
- It enhances your self-esteem
- It reduces symptoms of depression
- It lowers anxiety levels
Click here to learn more about each of these benefits: https://www.mentalhealth.org.uk/explore-mental-health/publications/how-improve-your-mental-health-using-physical-activity. This link also has great tips for overcoming your excuses for not exercising!
*Disclaimer: If you have health conditions or are under medical care, please check with your healthcare provider before beginning an exercise routine.
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