The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Exercising provides an entire list of mental health benefits that can improve daily life.

Depression and anxiety are some of the most prominent disorders among young teens and adults. However, working out can help improve those symptoms significantly.

Anxiety and Depression

• Running for 15 minutes or even walking for an hour can help reduce the likelihood of depression by 26%.

• Exercising can help boost physical and mental energy, and while exercising, proper breathing techniques are recommended, which are also popular techniques to help with anxiety attacks.

Stress

• Stress is common in everyone's everyday lives. When exercising, stress levels can drop significantly.

• Working out can help relieve stress and physical tension all throughout the body in parts such as your face, neck, and shoulders (Robinson).

Other Mental Health Benefits

Sharper Memory and Thinking

• Working out releases endorphins. These endorphins make you feel a lot better and help you concentrate on the things at hand (Robinson).

Higher Self-Esteem

Better Sleep

More Energy and Resilience