Exercise your way to a Mentally Healthy Life

Rohit & Rahul are best friends. Both are software employees working 10 hours a day in a metropolitan city. While Rohit makes sure he gets at least 30-45 min high intensity workout everyday, Rahul is a couch potato who hates working out. If we assume that both have similar levels of work pressures & other stressors in life, who do you think would be better equipped to handle them in a smooth and effective manner?

Yes, it would be Rohit. It is a proven fact that people who are physically active are much happier & more satised with their lives.

Physical activity - moderate (such as walking, yoga, daily activities) or rigorous activity (such as aerobic exercises, including jogging, swimming, cycling, and dancing), is known to offer many psychological benets.

At some point all of us have experienced better clarity of thought & a clutter free brain after a sweaty, exhaustive workout. But did you know that exercise does way more than that for our mental health?

What are the Mental Benefits of Exercise?

When you exercise, your neck, muscles, shoulders get relaxed. Physical activity releases endorphins in the brain & helps reduce stress and pain. The sense of feeling good about oneself boosts energy to function well individually or in a relationship.

You are more likely to get a goodnight's sleep when you are tired after a rigorous workout session. Routine physical activity can regulate your body's circadian rhythms & avoid any sleeping disorders.

Regular exercises keep your body in shape and improve your physical appearance. A positive and attractive image fosters a sense of self-esteem and makes you feel strong and worthy.

As we age, the brain cells are tend to decline. Physical activity boosts chemicals in the brain & stimulates the growth of new brain cells. It also prevents degeneration of brain cells and improves memory.

Walking, running, swimming, and aerobics are powerful exercises to ght depression. The new activity patterns in your routine can reduce lethargy and promote feelings of happiness and well-being. Physical activity tends to release endorphins that can calm your nerves.

Physical activity increases your blood ow and energy in your body. A charged-up body boosts your productivity and inspires your surroundings. You are always in a get-up-and-go mood and the feeling of procrastination is reduced.