1. Reduces Stress

• Exercise increases concentrations of norepinephrine;
• Moderates the brain’s response to stress; and
• Boost the body’s ability to deal with existing physical symptoms that stress and worrying creates.

2. Alleviates Depression

• Exercise releases endorphins.
• Creates feelings of happiness and euphoria.
• Studies show that exercise can treat mild to moderate depression as effectively as antidepressant medication.
• Promotes: neural growth, reduced inflammation, feelings of calmness and well-being.

3. Alleviates Anxiety

• Exercise is a natural and effective anti-anxiety treatment.
• Exercise releases endorphins:
  • Relieves tension and stress.
  • Boosts physical and mental energy.
  • Enhances well-being.

4. Reduces Symptoms of ADHD

• Boosts brain’s norepinephrine, dopamine, and serotonin levels- all of which affect focus and attention.
• Improves: Concentration, Motivation, Memory & Mood.
• Exercise works in much the same way as Ritalin and Adderall.

5. Reduces Symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

• Body focus during exercise can help the nervous system become “unstuck” and begin to move out of the immobilisation stress response.
• Exercises that involve cross movement and engage both arms and legs are best choices.

6. Shaper Memory and Brainpower

• Exercise stimulates the growth of new brain cells (neurogenesis) and helps prevent age-related decline.
• Increases levels of a brain-derived protein (aka BDNF): helps with decision making and higher thinking, and learning.
• Increases production of cells in hippocampus.

7. Higher Self-Esteem

• Investment in your mind, body, and soul.
• Fosters sense of self-worth.
• Sense of empowerment.
• Positive self-image.
• Sense of achievement.

8. Improves Sleep

• Short burst of exercise can help regulate your sleep patterns.
• Exercise raises body’s core temperature.
• Return to normal temperature post-exercise signals the body that it is time to sleep.

9. Increased Energy and Productivity

• Research shows that regular exercise boosts energy level and increases work productivity.

10. Stronger Resilience

• Boosts immune system and reduces the impact of stress.
• Provides a health coping mechanism for mental or emotional life challenges.
• Dopamine “reward chemical” released in response to any foam of pleasure.
• Effectively distracts drug and alcohol addicts making them de-prioritise cravings (at least short term).