Life can really throw some heavy challenges our way impacting our mental health. Making it hard to stay in the present time and not worry about the future.
One thing in particular that can really make a difference in how you feel not only physically but mentally is exercise. I know it might not feel like the first thing to turn to when your struggling, but moving your body, even in small ways can have such a positive impact. It can be a great distraction to help you get your mind off of things and do something for you!
Regular exercise can help reduce stress, improve mental clarity, and boost your mood with those “feel-good” endorphins. Giving you a sense of control, when you may feel like you’ve lost control in certain areas of your life.
Hitting Goals In The Gym For Your Mental Health
If you were to accomplish something that you never thought you could, how would you feel? Perhaps you have always wanted to do a pull up or run for an extended period of time. Think about how that could change your mood after you achieve something like that? It will boost your confidence, and give you a sense of pride and empowerment. This increased self-esteem can then translate into other areas of your life.
When you set goals and work towards them, you improve not only your physical health, but you also create a positive feedback loop for your mental well-being. This strength, endurance, and self discipline that you build in the gym can help you feel more mentally resilient both inside and outside the gym!
When you are consistent with your exercise and you see the benefits both physical and mentally, it then becomes something you rely on to help you when you are having a bad day. The key is to start and show up for yourself. You may not feel the greatest when you walk into your exercise session, but I can promise you that you will feel better walking out… ready to take on your day!
At Longevity Nexum, we use exercise as medicine to help our clients feel their best both physically and mentally. If you’re looking for ways to improve in one or both of these areas, contact our Kinesiologists today 1-800-963-4409.
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