EXERCISE AND DEPRESSION
If you are suffering from depression, exercise is
an excellent way to help feel better. When you ex-
ercise your body releases natural chemicals called
endorphins. Endorphins trigger positive feelings in
the body and interact with receptors in the brain that
reduce the perception of pain. This “natural high” is
a wonderful benefit for people feeling stressed out or
depressed.
Many people become depressed because they ei-
ther feel out of control or a victim of their circum-
stances. By setting up a regular exercise routine, you
begin getting the feeling of taking control of your
life and doing something beneficial for yourself. This
feeling of control helps battle the feelings of help-
lessness. As you start to get into shape, you begin to
realize that you can change your existing situation if
you just apply yourself and make positive changes.
Group exercise classes such as Zumba, Qigong,
and Aerobic classes also help by adding the social
factor of doing positive things with other people.
Many people withdraw from society when they get
depressed, where as group exercises help integrate
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aspects of life. Getting your daily does of exercise is
almost like taking your daily medications. After awhile
you will begin to look forward to your exercise and will
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Regular exercise has been proven to:
• Reduce stress
• Ward off anxiety and feeling of depression
• Boost self-esteem
• Improve sleep
All of these are welcome side effects with the battle
of depression. If you would like help getting started in
a simple, effective exercise program, feel free to give
me a call. I have several plans to fit your limitations
and your lifestyle. Take that positive step to not only
improve your physical body, but your general outlook
on life.
Gordon Barth is the owner of Islands Fitness Center located
at 3155 N. Windsong Drive in Prescott Valley. He can be
reached at 928-759-2271 or at [email protected]
Visit www.islandsfitness.com for more information.
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