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The benefits of exercise are not only limited to physical health, but it also helps improve mental health and feelings of happiness.

Dr. Catherine Sabiston, a professor at the Faculty of Kinesiology and Physical Education at the University of Toronto, Canada, said that the positive effect of exercise on mental health is to reduce levels of depression and improve mood, according to what was published by the "Medical Express" website.

A new study published in the Journal of Sports and Exercise Psychology and co-authored by Dr Catherine Sapiston at the University of Toronto, revealed that teens who consistently participated in team sports during high school reported lower levels of depression early in adulthood.

How is physical activity related to mental health?

 

Symptoms of mental illness, such as anxiety and depression, can interfere with physical activity and vice versa. When you experience symptoms, you may also experience feelings of low self-confidence and lack of motivation.

It is very difficult to find the type of physical activity you can do when you are not interested in most things, and many of the symptoms associated with mental illness also pose barriers to physical activity.

On the other hand, there is incontrovertible evidence that physical activity helps mental health, as physical activity prevents some forms of mental illness, and for individuals diagnosed with mental illness, physical activity can help reduce these symptoms and improve their quality of life compared to All other forms of psychiatric treatment, including psychotherapy and even medication.

How does aerobic exercise improve mood?

 

There are a number of mechanisms that cause exercise to improve mood, including the effects of physical activity related to brain activity and brain chemistry.

 Physical activity increases our body temperature. When we are warmer, we feel in a better psychological state. So, physical activity brings us closer to that basic level of movement that human bodies should be at.

Physical activity can mimic mental health symptoms such as anxiety when you exercise. You may sweat or feel your heartbeat racing. This mimics the feeling of panic, so by engaging in exercise you are producing a similar physical effect that can make you more accustomed to those symptoms.

Small goals and activities inherent in physical activity provide plenty of opportunities for positive feedback and a sense of success and accomplishment, helping to ward off symptoms of mental illness.

Physical activity is something you can do outdoors, and it has a powerful impact on mental health, and it also allows you to see other people, even if you are not interacting with them, and you feel a sense of connectedness and all of these things improve mental health.