Exercise

Exercise   - Nearly half of all Americans do not exercise enough. We all know that being physically fit is good for our bodies, but we may not realize that being physically fit can also help our mental and emotional well-being.

Nearly a fourth of Americans also suffer from some type of mental or emotional disorder. More and more evidence suggests a link between physical well-being and mental well-being. The majority of people that are physically fit and exercise regularly are generally happier and more mentally balanced.

Exercise therapy uses regular exercise as a therapeutic method. It is more than just a regular exercise program. People utilizing this type of therapy are encouraged to set up a regular exercise regimen so that it may help them feel better and more able to cope with everyday stress.

Exercise can be used to treat a number of different problems. It can be used to treat individuals with problems such as low self-esteem as well as those with negative body image. Exercise therapy has been shown to help with the symptoms of depression, anxiety, and chronic pain.

Nearly anyone can benefit from exercise therapy, as long as they are capable of doing at least light exercise.

Although exercising might be one of the last things that most stressed people might want to do, it is very effective.

Exercise therapy works in a few different ways. Regular exercise helps people become more physically fit. This is often enough to help people with low self-esteem and poor body image problems. Exercise therapy is often recommended for people suffering from eating disorders.

Some forms of exercise require interaction with other people. This social interaction can be enough to make some people feel better and less stressed. With exercise, the brain releases a few very important chemicals, which can improve the overall sense of well-being. These chemicals include endorphins, serotonin, and dopamine.

A study has shown that after doing specific strength training for 12 weeks, people over the age of 90 improved their strength, power, and muscle mass. This was reflected in an increase in their walking speed, a greater capacity to get out of their chairs, an improvement in their balance, a significant reduction in the incidence of falls, and a significant improvement in muscle power and mass in the lower limbs.

The most active men and women reported better overall health and fewer depressive symptoms and were less likely to have hypertension, diabetes, obstructive lung disease, or coronary heart disease.

Walking is the simplest way to exercise. However, if someone cannot walk, just moving anything that can move will be beneficial. If someone is bedridden, then visualizing a vigorous exercise will benefit them.

Remember, your body was made to move.