We all know how important exercise is to stay physically healthy. In this month of Ramadan, many people think that they can't exercise, showing reluctance to exercise. But did you know that exercise can help keep you mentally healthy?
1. Even in Ramadan you can exercise before Iftar. Then you can have Iftar as a post-workout meal. Then you benefit from both sides. On the one hand, Iftar will give you energy after gym and on the other hand you will be neat. You will not get tired.
2. Research shows that people who exercise regularly are mentally health conscious and have lower rates of mental illness. Exercise helps reduce the risk of mental illness. It is used as a treatment for certain mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety . For example, physical activity can be effective as a psychological treatment for mild depression.
3. Often, regular exercisers take it for granted because it makes them feel good. Exercise can improve your mood, concentration and alertness. It may even help give you a positive outlook on life.
4. Exercise and mental health are intertwined. Mental and physical inactivity can be both causes and consequences of mental illness.
5. Regular exercise can help you sleep better, and good sleep helps regulate your mood.
6. Exercise can improve your senses, power and self-esteem, and help you cope with situations. Regular exercisers often notice how good it feels to achieve a goal.
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7. Exercising can keep you away from negative thoughts.
8. Exercising with each other helps to get social support for social bonding.
9. Brain chemicals such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins change 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 are at higher risk of developing chronic physical conditions such as heart disease, diabetes and asthma.
If regular exercise isn't already part of your routine, consider how much exercise you need to boost your mental health. Experts recommend 30 minutes of exercise, at least five days a week, can make a big difference. This can be one 30 minute session, or several short sessions of 10-15 minutes.
It can be intimidating to start exercising if you've never exercised, but a plan can help you get started. Exercise can have a huge impact on your mood. Exercise prevents people from feeling depressed when it comes to treating depression. That's why it's important to keep exercising. Your new exercise plan has a better chance of success if you:
Your GP or an approved exercise physiotherapist can help you before you start, and regularly as you continue your exercise plan.
Write your plan in your diary or your calendar. It's part of your schedule.
Make exercise part of your daily activities. Try walking or cycling instead of using the car. Get off a tram, train or bus one stop before and walk the rest of the way. Or spend some time walking your kids to school. Get active around the house by doing some gardening, washing the car or cleaning windows.
Mental well-being enhances performance. Helps to be happy in life. So exercise, stay healthy.
