The Benefits are Easier than you think

There is no need to dedicate hours upon hours to working out to see the benefits.

Better than Nothing

• Even if you don't have time for a 30-minute exercise or you can't go for 30 minutes, even doing a light 5-10 minute workout will help immensely.

Overcoming Obstacles

• Initially starting your workout can be the hardest part of everything. You will not see any changes right off the bat (Robinson).

Some Things You Might Experience

Exhaustion

• You'll feel tired, depressed, or stressed, but you just don't realize that everything just takes time. You'll soon come to realize that working out consistently will give you a ton of energy.

• For example, if you ever feel tired, just take a quick, five-minute walk, and boom, more energy (Robinson).

Feeling Hopeless

• If exercise has never been something that you have done before, there are still many ways that you are able to get comfortably active.

• Start slow, with easy exercises, and then work your way up to more intense exercises.

Getting Started When You Have a Mental Health Issue

When you have a mental health issue, it may seem like a workout is something that would never be possible, yet all you have to do is just start small and easy (Robinson).

When You Have Energy

• Scheduling workouts when you have the most energy is best because then you are able to dedicate a certain amount of time and some of that energy into working out.

• Going all in may not be the goal, It could just be to get rid of the energy (Robinson).

Doing Things You Enjoy

• Doing things you enjoy are what gets you out of bed in the morning, and the same thing can be applied to working out as well.

• Play your favorite sport with people you like being around.

• Do the exercises you like the most.

• Or even take your dog for a walk (Robinson).

Be Comfortable

• Wear comfortable clothing.

• Being in an environment you know.

• Be with people you feel safe and comfortable around (Robinson).

Reward Yourself

After doing any exercise that you may not do normally, reward yourself.

• Treat yourself to you favorite, healthy snack, a nice shower or bath, anything that can be seen as some sort of treat (Robinson).