Being a fitness trainer and a wellness coach, I know how much exercise can benefit our minds, body and souls.
Exercise releases chemicals like endorphins and serotonin that improve your mood. If you exercise regularly, it can reduce your stress and symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and help with recovery from mental health issues. Aerobic of gym exercise have proven to be the most beneficial for our minds. If you are not comfortable with going to gym especially as it’s not even possible right now, go outside in the fresher air and just move your body, one step, one pedal at a time. Aim for 10,000 steps per day or if you are just starting out give yourself a starting target perhaps 5,000 and then increase each week by 1,000 steps. Every step counts!!
Some good aerobic exercises that can help manage anxiety are:
- Swimming
- Biking
- Running
- Brisk walking
- Tennis
- Dancing