The Connection between Exercise and Positive Mental Health
Written By By Shriyaa Narayanan
Exercise is one of the most beneficial things to do in one’s life. Given the numerous health benefits it provides, including raising one's energy levels and serving as a healthy distraction, it is certainly crucial. For example, it is known to help prolong one's lifespan, but many do not know that exercise helps you both physically and mentally. Another benefit is that it helps with motivation and frequently serves as an outlet for frustration and other negative emotions.
Mind Positivity
The release of hormones while exercising can help create a positive mindset. Hormones like dopamine help contribute to their happiness levels. They often make you feel more motivated to contribute to society, your families, and to achieve set goals in your daily lives. For example, serotonin, stress hormones, and endorphins change while working out. Exercise can boost your mood, concentration, and alertness because of sweat, and other external factors. This ultimately gives one a positive outlook on daily events, activities, and life as a whole.
The release of hormones while exercising can help create a positive mindset. Hormones like dopamine help contribute to their happiness levels. They often make you feel more motivated to contribute to society, your families, and to achieve set goals in your daily lives. For example, serotonin, stress hormones, and endorphins change while working out. Exercise can boost your mood, concentration, and alertness because of sweat, and other external factors. This ultimately gives one a positive outlook on daily events, activities, and life as a whole.
Effects on Sleep
When one exercises, they usually get fatigued and sleepy. As a result, many people who train daily usually have better sleep schedules. This results in being able to better keep up with managing tasks and following complex procedures. It becomes easier to follow a routine and get more sleep. Instead of being restless when first lying down on the bed, falling asleep becomes easier because their bodies are completely exhausted. Consequently, they will have better sleep and more control as well. People who sleep better have better self-esteem and coping skills. Another benefit is becoming more rational and clear-minded. A person's mental health depends heavily on sleep, and not getting enough of it can have serious consequences.
When one exercises, they usually get fatigued and sleepy. As a result, many people who train daily usually have better sleep schedules. This results in being able to better keep up with managing tasks and following complex procedures. It becomes easier to follow a routine and get more sleep. Instead of being restless when first lying down on the bed, falling asleep becomes easier because their bodies are completely exhausted. Consequently, they will have better sleep and more control as well. People who sleep better have better self-esteem and coping skills. Another benefit is becoming more rational and clear-minded. A person's mental health depends heavily on sleep, and not getting enough of it can have serious consequences.
Distractions
Exercise can prove to be a worthwhile distraction. When faced with severely upsetting or stressful circumstances, people are unsure of how to take a break. By temporarily diverting their attention to something else, it also aids in providing a diversion. They feel more relaxed during and after the workout. Working out with friends is another good method of distracting yourself. It provides an opportunity to socialize with others, bringing laughter and joy to their day. You will forget any stressful situation that is happening at the moment, and take the time to enjoy a quick but lasting break with others.
Exercise can prove to be a worthwhile distraction. When faced with severely upsetting or stressful circumstances, people are unsure of how to take a break. By temporarily diverting their attention to something else, it also aids in providing a diversion. They feel more relaxed during and after the workout. Working out with friends is another good method of distracting yourself. It provides an opportunity to socialize with others, bringing laughter and joy to their day. You will forget any stressful situation that is happening at the moment, and take the time to enjoy a quick but lasting break with others.
What’s Next?
It is common knowledge that exercise is beneficial for one’s health. Every now and then you’ll hear someone say, “Oh yeah! You should exercise!” or “Exercise is good for you!” Similarly, you might be reading an article and agreeing that it is a good idea. However, within an hour or two, you will continue on with your regular life, and the conversation or article will fade from your memory. There are countless solutions available if you're unsure of where to begin. You could go grab your bike right now and start biking right outside your home. Alternatively, you could go to a pool and begin swimming. Although, one of the easiest options of them all is to run! You can run anywhere, anytime, and not have to depend on anything! This causes an essential question to arise: isn’t running boring? Perhaps for some, but imagine if you could run while learning about history! You may be thinking again, “Where would I go for something like that?” Well, look no further! At Run On History, we have the perfect option just for you! You can choose any one of Run On History’s races and learn about the history that goes with that race while exercising--maintaining a positive mind, having a better sleep schedule, having fun distractions, and more!
It is common knowledge that exercise is beneficial for one’s health. Every now and then you’ll hear someone say, “Oh yeah! You should exercise!” or “Exercise is good for you!” Similarly, you might be reading an article and agreeing that it is a good idea. However, within an hour or two, you will continue on with your regular life, and the conversation or article will fade from your memory. There are countless solutions available if you're unsure of where to begin. You could go grab your bike right now and start biking right outside your home. Alternatively, you could go to a pool and begin swimming. Although, one of the easiest options of them all is to run! You can run anywhere, anytime, and not have to depend on anything! This causes an essential question to arise: isn’t running boring? Perhaps for some, but imagine if you could run while learning about history! You may be thinking again, “Where would I go for something like that?” Well, look no further! At Run On History, we have the perfect option just for you! You can choose any one of Run On History’s races and learn about the history that goes with that race while exercising--maintaining a positive mind, having a better sleep schedule, having fun distractions, and more!
TRIVIA FACTS:
- Did you know that exercising reduces skeletal muscle tension, which helps relax the body?
- Exercising can help one with control, self-esteem, and better coping abilities when dealing with stress.
- A CDC study concluded that 22.9% of adults nationally met the federal physical activity guidelines. How physical are you?