While regular exercise does give you a strong and toned body there is so much more to fitness, that the physical benefits seem small in comparison. An active lifestyle can do amazing things for your mental health and emotional well being.
Here is my list of mental and emotional benefits of exercise:
-fantastic for stress management
-More confidence
-Better focus
-More determination
-Reduces anxiety and depression
-Feelings of accomplishment
-Control over your body and life
-A chance to work out frustrations from a hard day
-General feelings of balance and well being
-Better self esteem.
-Improves moods
-Improves sleep
-More mental energy
-More mental discipline
-Less anger and frustration in daily life
-Creates a schedule that keeps you feeling grounded during chaotic periods
Personally speaking exercise has been a blessing in my life. It's not because I lost weight, or found a career I love (well it's all that too!) but because it has changed my life in all of these ways and so many more. It's incredible how only thirty minutes a day can make you feel successful and proud of yourself. It's also amazing how during harder times, it can help you become a calmer and more patient person all around.
Exercise really is an all over physical, mental and emotional makeover.
Exercise For All Around Health!
May 16, 2009
Mental and Emotional Benefits of Exercise
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