The Benefits of Routine Exercise Beyond Immediate Endorphins

I’m sure you see tons of articles and posts online about exercise giving you endorphins– and yes, exercise does give you endorphins after a workout but this is just one of the many mental health benefits from exercise. This blog will dive into the mental health benefits of exercise that last longer than the few minutes or hours endorphins give you right after a workout!

Exercise Literally Changes your Brain

Studies examining mental illness symptoms, stress and emotion, and cognition demonstrate that exercise leads to positive physical changes across multiple regions of the brain. So, even though you might not see the changes, you can rest assured that exercise is changing your brain for the better!

• Reduction in Anxiety and Depression Symptoms
  Working out routinely has been shown to significantly reduce depression and anxiety symptom sand sustain the reduction long-term. Having a few workout sessions a week has helped me feel less anxious, and it could help you to manage your symptoms as well!

• Better Stress Resilience and Emotional Regulation
  Mindfulness-focused exercises like yoga or tai chi can help better equip us to face future stressful situations and regulate emotions, when practiced regularly. This can be implemented by simply doing yoga as a stretch after your workout.

• Increased Cognitive Function
  Research has shown that exercise leads to an increase in cognitive and executive function. This consists of things like memory, creativity, control, and just overall brain functioning. Routine exercise can help you think more clearly and perform better at work or in class!

Benefits of a Workout Routine

There are many benefits to exercise itself, but having a workout routine, program, or just consistently training, comes with its own set of benefits as well.

• Goal Setting
  A workout routine often comes with goal-setting, which is very beneficial for mental health because it improves self-esteem and provides structure. Making goals specific helps to accomplish them, and small accomplishments boost self-esteem!

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