Thanks to modern technology we’re more connected than ever before, but failing to switch off – our devices and our minds – can have a detrimental effect on our health and wellbeing.
There are hundreds of good reasons why it’s worthwhile to be active. While you may have heard stacks of them, some of the lesser-known reasons are:
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Thirty minutes or more of vigorous exercise releases endorphins (the good stuff) in the brain, giving you energy, vitality and an intense natural high.
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Studies show that exercise is a great way to help manage depression. It not only releases those happy hormones, but also helps clear your mind of stress, confusion and worry.
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Exercising with others, taking a class or playing sports can be a great way to meet new people and keep each other motivated.
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Working the body and clearing the brain ensures a good night’s sleep, and can help regulate problematic sleeping patterns.
Head to ReachOut.com to read about how to exercise when you’re not motivated, find out how sports win at wellbeing, and to hear about ways to exercise that don’t feel like exercise.
