E XERCISE & MENTAL HEALTH BENEFITS
ExerciseandADHD. Exercising regularly isoneof theeasiestandmosteffective ways to reduce thesymptomsofADHDand improveconcentration,motivation, memory,andmood.Physicalactivity immediatelyboosts thebrain’sdopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin levels—all of which affect focus and attention. Exercise and PTSD and trauma. Evidence suggests that by really focusing on your body and how it feels as you exercise, you can actually help your nervous system become “unstuck” and begin to move out of the immobilization stress response that characterizes PTSD or trauma. Instead of thinking about other things,paycloseattention to thephysicalsensations inyour jointsandmuscles, even your insides as your body moves. Exercises that involve cross movement and that engage both arms and legs—such as walking (especially in sand), running,swimming,weight training,ordancing—aresomeofyourbestchoices. Outdooractivities likehiking,sailing,mountainbiking, rockclimbing,whitewater rafting,andskiing (downhillandcross-country)havealsobeenshown to reduce the symptoms of PTSD. Whenyou’reunder thecloudofanemotionaldisorderandhaven’texercised for a long time, setting yourself extravagant goals like completing a marathon or working out for an hour every morning will only leave you more despondent if you fall short. Better to set yourself achievable goals and build up from there. For more information, contact your physical therapist to learn more about options that will suit your health needs. Let us help you get back to living the life you deserve. Call 440-442-7111 today!
Exercise and depression. Maintaining an exercise schedule can prevent you from relapsing. It promotes all kinds of changes in the brain, including neural growth, reduced inflammation, and new activity patterns that promote feelings ofcalmandwell-being. Italso releasesendorphins,powerfulchemicals inyour brain thatenergizeyourspiritsandmakeyou feelgood.Exercisecanalsoserve as a distraction, allowing you to find some quiet time to break out of the cycle of negative thoughts that feed depression. Exercise and anxiety. Anything that gets you moving can help, but you’ll get a bigger benefit if you pay attention instead of zoning out. By adding this mindfulness element—really focusing on your body and how it feels as you exercise—you’ll not only improve your physical condition faster, but you may alsobeable to interrupt theflowofconstantworries running throughyourhead. Print sudoku http://1sud ku.com 3 7 1 8 2 9 7 2 6 8 4
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