Did you know that exercise can help reduce anxiety symptoms? Additionally, exercise is important for fitness and physical health. The risk of diseases and illnesses can be greatly reduced with exercise.

In addition it's also great for improving mental health. When exercising, endorphins are released into the body, these are the same chemicals released during laughter and sex. Also, exercise can raise your energy levels and reduce built up tension and stress.

If none of the benefits grab you, then think of exercise as a distraction. Breaking free from thoughts of worry and apprehension even for just 30 minutes can make a difference. With more energy and better physical health you will also feel more confident about the way you look and feel.

Wanting to exercise and actually doing it are different matters. Even non-sufferers of anxiety symptoms find it extremely difficult to start exercising. The key is little and often, rather than going at it at the gym for two hours, feeling immense pain and never going back.

Start slow and build up. Even a brisk 15 minute walk everyday is a great way to start especially if you haven't exercised for a while. Make sure you warm up properly before each session.

Exercise can be fun and it's not just about doing sit-ups. Try a sport such as tennis or even golf. Yoga is very popular and both invigorating and calming for the body and mind. Why not mix things up to make things interesting and do something different every other night?

 


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