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Exercise

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10 ways exercise impacts mental wellness

  • Increases energy levels
  • Promotes better sleep
  • Reduces anxiety and depression
  • Increases attention/concentration
  • Improves learning
  • Reduces stress
  • Improves confidence
  • Increases positive mood
  • Increases sensory stimulation
  • Boosts autonomy/independence

 

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https://youtu.be/r-Y92mqq3ZM

Action Post:

We know that physical activity helps improve overall wellness… including mental wellness. Comment below: What is your go to activity? Do you have a favorite park or trail? Do you have an accountability partner? 

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Exercise and physical activity impact more than fitness and weight.

Exercise and movement improve overall wellness – including mental wellness.

10 ways exercise impacts mental wellness

  • Increases energy levels
  • Promotes better sleep
  • Reduces anxiety and depression
  • Increases attention/concentration
  • Improves learning
  • Reduces stress
  • Improves confidence
  • Increases positive mood
  • Increases sensory stimulation
  • Boosts autonomy/independence

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