Many people focus on the physical benefits of exercise. As
wonderful as they are, exercise also does wonders for your
mental and emotional state. It helps alleviate such ailments as
depression and anxiety. In addition, it helps you build a
healthy self-esteem. Exercise also aids in stress reduction and
helps you feel excellent. The immediate mood enhancing effects
of exercise are what make it such a perfect way to soothe
symptoms of depression. Exercise is capable of improving your
mood within five minutes of beginning a moderate intensity
workout. In fact, according to the American Psychological
Association, research shows exercise as having very positive
effects on long-term depression. These positive effects reach so
far as alleviating the symptoms. Further, exercise keeps
symptoms at bay thus preventing a relapse. The Mayo Clinic also
points out that “Physical activity stimulates various brain
chemicals that may leave you feeling happier and more relaxed.”
This fact proves that exercise is a key player in