Exercise, Why It's Important

Exercise! Yes, I said it, there are so many benefits that come from it. Whether you have had a positive or stressful day exercise is the answer. It will indeed improve your mood. More often than not we neglect our bodies of the daily or weekly things that it needs.

I am passionate about exercise because of my own personal experience with it. I have personally suffered with anxiety since a young age and when I exercise regularly I experience less of it. I currently work in a court with minimal windows and by the time I am done I cannot wait to see what’s left of the sunlight. The minute I walk outside I instantly smile when the suns out. Naturally I love to do any outdoor activities including roller balding, golfing, walking, running or bike riding. Finding an outdoor hobby that you are passionate about is important for your mental health too.

How does exercise improve your mood? When you exert yourself in any form of exercise it releases feel-good chemicals in the brain. This releases a combination endorphin’s that create a relaxed and calming sensation. As I was looking for more ways to cope with anxiety and excess energy I learned about the importance of this activity. Exercise helps manage stress, anxiety, depression, weight, and more. Being outside while you exercise is essential to receiving enough vitamin D. This is also a natural mood enhancer. Living in a state with four seasons, it is impossible for us to receive all the vitamin D we need naturally from the sun. Taking this vitamin daily will not only help improve your mood, it also helps with inflammation in the body and joint pain.

 

So this is all helpful but where do you begin? You can start with 5-10 minutes! You don’t have to jump right away into a half hour of exercise. If it is not part of your daily routine, then start small and increase as you see fit. Everyone’s body is different so be in tune and listen to what your body is telling you.

When done properly you’ll never finish exercising and say “I wish I wouldn’t have done that”!