The Mental Health Benefits of Exercise

Last week, the HelpGuide.org, a trusted nonprofit guide to mental health & wellness, put together a great article outlining the many benefits of exercise, focusing more on the mental side.

They discuss how exercise can help with stress, ADHD, and PTSD.  In addition, exercise can also help with:

• Sharper memory and thinking
• ​Higher self-esteem
• Better sleep
• More energy
• Stronger resilience

​Most of us think of exercise as a way to stay physically fit or a way to maintain a certain weight.  It is important to also consider all the other benefits that come along with it.  This may give you more reasons to be more consistent and even try new activities!