There is a close relationship between physical activity and mental illness, exercise is definitely a window to good mental health.
For years, doctors, trainers, psychologists, among other professionals, have talked about the benefits that regular physical activity brings to mental health, undoubtedly an important vehicle for feeling better.
Today, from my experience as a coach, we will talk a little about these benefits and how perseverance in any type of exercise that we do helps us to be mentally and emotionally strong.
Of course, for many human beings it is really difficult trying to get used to a regular exercise routine, be it swimming, going to the gym, cycling, walking or doing a routine at home.
All of this involves sacrifice, but I guarantee that in the end the rewards will be worth it.
And when we talk about sacrifice, we mean having to get up early, connecting with the pain produced by the first weeks of doing a routine in which we move muscle groups that we hardly use and set goals that will surely be pleasant.
There is nothing better than looking in the mirror and feeling good about yourself, small goals of doing at least 20 minutes of physical activity at the beginning and little by little experiencing how the body asks for more exercise.
Exercise fights depression
As we get used to exercise, in addition to maintaining a healthy body, a feeling of well-being is produced, which keeps us from mental illnesses such as depression, anxiety, stress, frustration and even in some cases phobias.
Of course, for those who are just starting out in the world of exercise or fitness, we should advise moderate practice.
It will always depend on factors such as age, weight, underlying diseases, objectives, all doubts about the routines you can clear with me.
The regular practice of physical activity also helps us develop another very important factor for our mental well-being and that is better sleep.
When practicing exercise, the body will ask us for a restful rest, the same one that we cannot obtain when we are stressed.
The relationship between physical activity and exercise is totally positive, when people do physical activity, they reduce the risk of mental illness.
The wonders of the body
In fact, human beings are capable of producing chemical substances when exercising that are responsible for radiating that pleasant sensation, in which endorphins, dopamine and serotonin play a fundamental role.
Dopamine production can be increased with as little as 20 minutes of daily exercise, and hopefully intense, such as running or cycling.
This connects us directly with sport, producing pleasure and directly reducing the risk of falling into depression.
Endorphins are hormones that have a powerful analgesic effect, reducing the sensation of pain and negative thoughts.
Long-distance sports such as swimming and running are recommended to generate them, disappearing thoughts of sadness and melancholy instantly.
For its part, serotonin regulates the feeling of hunger and allows you to rest properly.
It can also generate positive feelings, which generates greater self-esteem, acting as a natural antidepressant, helping us to avoid or combat mental illness.
In summary, the regular practice of exercise is directly related to our mental health.
Feeling good with our body leads us to a sensation of well-being that is difficult to match through other methods. To learn more about this and other topics, we invite you to read all our blogs.
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