the Debug Life

The Benefits of Exercise on Mental Health

Mitch Season 1 Episode 11

Exercising isn't only about endurance and aesthetics. Admittedly, it can improve our physiques, sex lives, and dating opportunities, but that's usually not what keeps active people motivated.

Those who regularly exercise do so because it gives them an incredible sense of well-being. I exercise regularly because it makes me feel more energetic throughout the day, more relaxed, improves my memory, and makes me sleep better at night.

Consistent exercise has a profound impact on your mental health and relieves stress, improves memory, helps you sleep better, and boosts your resiliency. You don't have to go to extreme lengths to get these benefits; keep reading, and we will start slow.

00:00 Introduction
00:41 Mental Health and Exercise
01:19 Depression and Exercise
01:56 Anxiety and Exercise
02:28 ADHD and Exercise
02:58 Stress and Exercise
03:26 Trauma and Exercise
03:54 Exercise Moderately
04:22 A Bit Is Better Than Nothing
05:01 Insufficient Time
05:26 Insufficient Motivation
05:45 Exhaustion
06:12 Lack of Resources
06:36 Getting Started With Exercising