What Are The Benefits?
One way to practice self care is to exercise often. In addition to lessening the rate of obesity and heart disease, physical activity can also help you to cope with depression, anxiety, post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) .
Exercise produces hormones called endorphins and enkephalins that allow you to naturally cope with your day to day issues as well as chronic mental illnesses. It reduces brain inflammation, increases neural growth and relieves muscle tension. It can also give you a much needed break from reality. I don't know many people that can worry and sprint at the same time.
Exercise produces hormones called endorphins and enkephalins that allow you to naturally cope with your day to day issues as well as chronic mental illnesses. It reduces brain inflammation, increases neural growth and relieves muscle tension. It can also give you a much needed break from reality. I don't know many people that can worry and sprint at the same time.
Where Do I Begin?
As far as physical activity goes, your options vary. There are four primary categories of exercise: Endurance, strength, balance and flexibility.
Practicing endurance helps to keep your lungs, heart and circulatory system in shape. Some common ways to practice endurance include:
- Running
- Dancing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Bicycling
Practicing strength helps to keep your muscles healthy. Some common ways to build strength include:
- Lifting weights
- Utilizing resistance
- Push ups
- Sit ups
Practicing balance helps to concentrate and relax. Some common ways to practice balance include:
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Surfing (If you're feeling adventurous and/or live near the ocean)
Practicing flexibility helps to keep your body limber. Some common ways to practice flexibility include:
- Yoga
- Stretching
- Gymnastics
Practicing endurance helps to keep your lungs, heart and circulatory system in shape. Some common ways to practice endurance include:
- Running
- Dancing
- Hiking
- Swimming
- Bicycling
Practicing strength helps to keep your muscles healthy. Some common ways to build strength include:
- Lifting weights
- Utilizing resistance
- Push ups
- Sit ups
Practicing balance helps to concentrate and relax. Some common ways to practice balance include:
- Yoga
- Tai Chi
- Surfing (If you're feeling adventurous and/or live near the ocean)
Practicing flexibility helps to keep your body limber. Some common ways to practice flexibility include:
- Yoga
- Stretching
- Gymnastics