Expert tips on how to reap the benefits of exercise on mental health

Movement helps us feel healthier and happier and has a positive impact on our mental wellbeing, said Dr. Brendon Stubbs, an exercise and mental health researcher based at King’s College London.

Research also found that being active offsets the genetic risk of developing depression, anxiety or PTSD.

Stubs gave the following tips for those who are struggling with mental wellness and want to start exercising.

Have a small realistic goal that you can achieve, even if it is just walking for five minutes a day.

Once you become active and experience success, you can build on that and add more minutes.

Go a walk or run with friends or family as the social connection is really important to get people moving.

In general, working out for 150 minutes a week is enough to positively impact mental health.

Any type of workout will do for mental wellness as long as it gets the heartrate up and is enjoyable.


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