The benefits of regular physical exercises include:
1. More mental and physical energy
2. Better sleep
3. Increased self-esteem
4. Weight loss
5. Decreased cholesterol levels
Exercise must be practiced at least three times a week for no less than half an hour each time. Choose the exercises that you like to do and that make you feel more relaxed. You can also vary the types of exercises you do. For example, you can practice weight lifting a couple of days a week and aerobic exercises, such as running, cycling or swimming, twice a week. This way you get the benefits of different types of exercises and, in addition, this can make exercising less boring.
If you are not physically fit, start slow by doing less intense exercises that do not last too long. As you become more physically prepared, gradually increase the intensity and time. If you start slow, you avoid getting overwhelmed and discouraged by trying to do more than you can reasonably handle and you increase your chances of adapting to an exercise routine and to feel more encouraged to stick to it.
Make sure you don’t have any medical condition that could prevent you from practicing exercises.
Because the effects of exercise on anxiety last for about 24 hours, if you suffer from chronic anxiety, a daily exercise routine is recommended.
There is not enough words to emphasize the importance of exercise not only for reduction of anxiety but for health and well being in general. If you don’t feel motivated to start an exercise program, write down a list of your reasons and, for each one of the reasons, describe what you will do to get around it.
If for example, you say to yourself that exercise is boring, find first the reason why it is boring to you. After you find the reason, make a list of things that you will do to satisfy your reasons. If, for example, you think exercising is boring because you are doing it by yourself, practice some team sport, such as volleyball, basketball, etc.
It may be easier to maintain an exercise program, especially in the beginning, if you get lessons and join a group.
Use your creativity to make exercising as pleasurable as possible! It will eventually pay off.
hysical exercises
Physical exercise is not only a very powerful way to reduce anxiety, but it also contributes for general health and well being.
The benefits of regular physical exercises include:
- More mental and physical energy
- Better sleep
- Increased self-esteem
- Weight loss
- Decreased cholesterol levels
Exercise must be practiced at least three times a week for no less than half an hour each time. Choose the exercises that you like to do and that make you feel more relaxed. You can also vary the types of exercises you do. For example, you can practice weight lifting a couple of days a week and aerobic exercises, such as running, cycling or swimming, twice a week. This way you get the benefits of different types of exercises and, in addition, this can make exercising less boring.
If you are not physically fit, start slow by doing less intense exercises that do not last too long. As you become more physically prepared, gradually increase the intensity and time. If you start slow, you avoid getting overwhelmed and discouraged by trying to do more than you can reasonably handle and you increase your chances of adapting to an exercise routine and to feel more encouraged to stick to it.
Make sure you don’t have any medical condition that could prevent you from practicing exercises.
Because the effects of exercise on anxiety last for about 24 hours, if you suffer from chronic anxiety, a daily exercise routine is recommended.
There is not enough words to emphasize the importance of exercise not only for overcoming anxiety but for health and well being in general. If you don’t feel motivated to start an exercise program, write down a list of your reasons and, for each one of the reasons, describe what you will do to get around it.
If for example, you say to yourself that exercise is boring, find first the reason why it is boring to you. After you find the reason, make a list of things that you will do to satisfy your reasons. If, for example, you think exercising is boring because you are doing it by yourself, practice some team sport, such as volleyball, basket ball, etc.
It may be easier to maintain an exercise program, especially in the beginning, if you get lessons and join a group.
Use your creativity to make exercising as pleasurable as possible! It will eventually pay off.