How much exercise is necessary to maintain good mental health?

 How much exercise is necessary to maintain good mental health?

Mental health

We all know how important exercise is to keep physically healthy. In this month of Ramadan, many people show reluctance to exercise. But did you know that exercise can help keep you mentally healthy?

1. You can also exercise in the month of Ramadan before Iftar. Then you can have Iftar as a post workout match. Then you will have benefits in both directions.

2. Research shows that people who exercise regularly are more aware of their mental health and have a lower rate of mental illness. Exercise helps reduce the risk of mental illness. It is used to treat some mental health conditions, such as depression and anxiety. For example, physical activity may be as effective as mental therapy for mild depression.

3. Often, regular exercisers take it as an easy task because it makes them feel good. Exercise can increase your mood, concentration and alertness. It can even help give you a positive outlook on life.

4. Exercise and mental health are intertwined. Mental and physical inactivity can be both a cause and a result of mental illness.

5. Regular exercise can help you sleep better and better sleep helps control your mood.

. Exercise can improve your senses, power and self-esteem and help you adjust to the situation. Regular exercisers often notice how good they feel at achieving any goal.

. Exercise can keep you away from negative thoughts.

. Exercising with each other helps to get social support for social bonding.

9. The brain contains chemicals such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins. Changes occur when you exercise. Serotonin increases and stress decreases.

10. Exercise increases your energy levels. Physical activity can be an outlet for your depression. Exercise can reduce skeletal muscle tension, which helps you feel more relaxed.

11. The physical benefits of exercise are also important for mental illness. It improves your cardiovascular health and overall physical health.

12. Exercise is important because people with mental health problems have a higher risk of developing chronic physical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and asthma.

If regular exercise is not already part of your routine, you can think about how much exercise you need to do to improve your mental health. Experts recommend 30 minutes of exercise, at least five days a week, it can make a big difference. This could be a 30 minute session, or a few short sessions of 10-15 minutes.

It can be scary to start exercising if you haven’t exercised, but a plan can help you get started. Exercise can have a huge impact on your mood. Exercise in the treatment of depression prevents people from becoming depressed. So it is important to keep exercising. There is a good chance of success in your new exercise plan if you:

Your GP or an approved exercise physiotherapist will help you. Before you start, and as a regular you continue your exercise plan.

Write your plans in your diary or your calendar. This is part of your schedule.

Make exercise part of your daily activity. Try walking or cycling instead of using the car. Walk off a tram, train or bus before a stop and the rest of the way. Or spend some time walking to school with your kids. Be active around the house doing some garden work, car washing or window cleaning.

Mental well-being enhances performance. Helps to be happy in life. So exercise, stay healthy.