Fitness for mental health - by Train4Strength

People of all ages go to the gym for all kinds of reasons: to look goed, lose weight, get fit or even improve posture. But did you know that fitness is good voor your mental health as well?

7 Effects of fitness on mental health:

-reduction of stress

-reduction of anxiety

-reduction of depression

-increase in energy levels

-better sleep

-improved brain function such as cognition, spatial intelligence and memory

-improved sense of well being

If you go to the gym yourself you have probably experienced the mental health benefits of fitness. Even people who hate going to the gym report feeling good after their gym session. People who have been going to the gym for a while report not being able to stay away from the gym for long periods. That 'good feeling' has become a part of their routine. Fitness is an essential part of a balanced lifestyle.

People with serious psychological symptoms might need professional help from a mental health professional, doctor or psychologist. Fitness is not a substitute for this. However, that is not to say that fitness can't provide great support in combination with mental health care. As a matter of fact, every good mental health care provider will prescribe physical activity as part of their treatment plan.

Want to learn how to incorporate fitness into your life in a balanced way? At Train4Strength we can help you by providing a training plan or 1 on 1 personal training. We carefully consider your circumstances so that you to can benefit from fitness for mental health.