Exercise

 

How does exercise improve mental health?

  • Increases endorphins

  • Promotes relaxation

  • Improves overall mood

  • Improves sleep quality

  • Increases self-confidence

  • Helps the body cope with stress, depression, and anxiety

 “Movement is a medicine for creating change in a person’s physical, emotional, and mental states.”

- Carol Welch

Tips for Getting Started

  • Go slow

  • Set achievable goals (going on a walk, doing 10 minutes of stretching)

  • Find something that brings you joy!

  • Exercise with a friend

  • Add exercise into your daily routine

Free Exercise Apps

7 Minute Work-Out

Working out doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym. This app offers a variety of different exercises that can be done in 7 minutes making getting started easier!

FitOn

This app offers free unlimited workout classes from celebrity trainers. You can find yoga classes, weight training, HITT workouts, cardio, and more.

Yoga for Beginners

If getting into yoga feel intimidating due to the lingo and poses, this app is for you! Yoga for Beginners breaks down each pose and allows you to track your yoga process.