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Mental Health

How Exercise can improve Mental Health

by Laura Clipson

• Published 20/01/2022

It’s January, the time for new beginnings, and also the making (and breaking) of New Year’s Resolutions. The most popular resolutions usually involve getting more exercise, and for good reason. Looking after yourself can help you relieve stress and can improve both physical and mental health.

How can exercise improve mental health?

Lack of sleep can have a negative impact on mental health, but adequate exercise can help you feel more tired at the end of the day, ensuring a better night’s sleep.

Exercising releases positive endorphins that can make you feel happier and give you energy, as well as cortisol that helps us to manage stress.

As you meet your goals and improve your fitness, regular exercise can help to improve your self esteem.

Research has shown that regular exercise can reduce the chance of suffering from depression.

Some forms of exercise such as sports and classes are great for socialising, as they enable you to connect with new people.

How can I be more physically active?

Make the effort to walk more - go for a walk on your lunch break, take the dog for longer walks, walk to the shops instead of driving. Just walking more can do wonders for physical and mental health.

Be more active at home - put some music on while cooking or cleaning and dance while you work, do those DIY jobs you’ve been putting off, or just make sure to do regular household chores like hoovering or tidying up - as long as you’re moving, it counts

Try something new - go to a new class, try out a new sport. Your local leisure centre would be a great place to start, as they usually offer a wide range of different activities including swimming, classes and a gym.

Go natural - gardening is an excellent form of exercise, and it has the bonus of getting you outdoors. You can also go hiking or walking in the countryside.

There is something to suit everyone, from gentle exercise like walking or yoga to running marathons. It’s fine to start off small, for example by adding a short walk to your daily routine. Once you get used to this, you can make it a longer walk or add another type of exercise in.

For more information, check out our previous blog on RED January.

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