Wellness

Fitness specifically refers to physical health, and is the ability to complete a physical task, or the lack of a physical ailment. Wellness, on the other hand, refers to the balance of a spectrum of health-related elements in one’s life. Most wellness wheels represent six or seven dimensions of wellness, including intellectual, emotional, physical, occupational, environmental, spiritual, mental, social and financial. When a person is balanced and well, all of the aforementioned areas of life are considered and prioritised in daily lifestyle habits.

We already know that regular physical exercise is good for our body. Do you know it can also good for our mental health as it helps to boost our mood, improve our sleep, and help us deal with depression, anxiety, stress, and more? 

Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Exercise is not just about aerobic capacity and muscle strength and size. We understand that exercise can improve your physical health, physique, trim your waistline, improve your sex life, and even add years to your life. But that’s not the only reasons that motivate most people to stay active.

People who exercise regularly do so because it gives them an enormous sense of well-being. They feel more energetic throughout the day, sleep better at night, have sharper memories, and feel more relaxed and positive about themselves and their lives. It is also a powerful medicine for many common mental health challenges.

Regular exercise can have a profoundly positive impact on depression, anxiety, and ADHD. It also relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your overall mood. Furthermore, you don’t have to be a fitness fanatic or super fit to reap the benefits. Research indicates that modest amounts of exercise can make a real difference. Regardless of your age or fitness level, you can learn to use exercise as a powerful tool to deal with mental health problems, improve your energy and outlook, and get more out of life.

FitxHub will cover more wellness topics in the weeks to come. Look out for it!