Posted: 09/24/06 - 23:00 Post subject: Anxiety and exercise
My friend claims that by increasing physical activity he managed anxiety problems better that with meds? The said that regular dose of exercising had psychological and physical benefits for him. How exercise helps anxiety?
It's not a magic bullet, but increasing physical activity is a positive and active strategy to help manage anxiety. Well, I think you now how it works maintaining fit you help prevent high blood pressure, obesity…… also improve symptoms of certain mental conditions, such as depression and anxiety. They recommend 30 min of exercise 3-5 times per week, but I am sure that as little as 10-15 minutes at a time have been shown to improve mood.
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