Went for a brisk walk alone today without my regular walking partner who is abroad. I actually owe it to Nor for being able to keep up a regular walking routine because it is definitely more interesting to walk with a friend or a group.
We often hear that the greatest benefit to health is obtained by changing from a sedentary lifestyle to doing just 30 minutes of activity a day, such as walking, bicycling, step climbing etc. I find that brisk walking as a form of exercise provides health benefits that cannot be obtained in any other way and actually helps with my mood and state of mind.
Some of the benefits of exercise (Source: http://www.depression-guide.com/depression-and-exercise.htm)
People have reported that, when they exercise, they can think more clearly, feel happy, feel better about themselves, lose weight, develop strength, and enjoy a sense of well-being.
Exercise increases positive mood
Exercise helps people to sleep better
Those who exercise have less nervousness and anxiety
Exercise decreases negative mood
Exercise improves vigor
Exercise is effective in reducing stress, anger, fatigue
Many evidence proved that exercise plays a vital role in uplifting depression
Exercise improves motivation and self-esteem in a person
Many people even report that they look and feel younger when they exercise regularly.
Exercise may help in increasing the feelings of coherence
Exercise increases the feelings of social integration
A study concluded that medication may produce quicker relief but exercise yields more long term benefis.
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