Mastering Mindfulness: Mental Health Benefits of Regular Exercise

Physical activity plays a huge role in not only the health of your body, but also the health of your mind. If you are striving to increase your mindfulness, the gym can be a great place to start. Let's take a look at how exercise can benefit your mental health by using it as a mindful practice.

Impact of Exercise on Mental Health

Improved Mood:

‍When you exercise, your body releases a flood of "happy hormones". This results in a significant improvement in your mood. Research has shown that people feel happier and more content after exercising due to this.

Stress Relief:

‍Sometimes, life can throw you a curveball which then puts you in a stressful position. When this happens, your body's job is to protect itself which is when your stress response kicks in. This could be a lack of sleep, decreased appetite, raised blood pressure etc. Exercise has shown to relieve these stress symptoms by allowing your brain to focus on something positive instead.

Heightened Self-Confidence:

When you feel good about yourself, nothing can stop you. Exercise can help you positively change your outlook on your body image so you can feel confident and empowered in your daily life.

Improved Memory & Focus:

Research shows that regular exercise can improve your working memory as well as your attention span. If you are someone who struggles to focus, hitting the gym can help!

Better Sleep:

One of the most commonly overlooked benefits of exercise on mental health is that it can improve your quality of sleep. People suffering from stress commonly also suffer from insomnia which is what makes exercise so great for combating these symptoms.

Supportive Community:

Having a supportive community with similar goals can help you feel less alone. At Topnotch Gyms, you can be sure to walk into a space where our members, staff and trainers are like-minded and are ready to help you reach your fitness peak! Think of it as a home away from home.

If you are feeling down and out, try visiting the gym and doing a killer workout and you'll feel a whole lot better. Continue visiting the gym and exercising to reach your fitness goals and to continue reaping the mental health benefits too!

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