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Why is Sports so Good for Your Mind and Body?

Sola Oyeniyi
Last updated: February 14, 2020 4:18 pm
Sola Oyeniyi
Published: February 4, 2020
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Everyone always tells you to keep fit. Everyone has experienced the guilt of feeling like they aren’t as fit as they should/could or need to be.

But why is it so important for your body? And how can it benefit you mentally?

Mentally…

1) Mood.

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Having a bad day? Need an outlet for your stress? Get active. Playing a sport, going for a run or popping down the gym can all help you improve your mood. When you exercise it triggers the release of chemicals called ‘endorphins’ that react with the receptors in your brain, giving you a feeling of positivity, relaxation and happiness. Lifting your mood can get you in the right mindset to achieve your goals in other aspects of your life, as well as health and fitness.

2) Concentration.

Regular exercise can keep you sharp in your mental skills. Aerobics and muscle strengthening can be especially beneficial when keeping you on the top of your game, even as you age. Again, allowing other aspects of your life to be positively affected.

3) Mental health (depression/anxiety).

Keeping fit and busy allows your mind to focus on thoughts that distract you from your daily issues that may be causing you stress, anxiety or depressive thoughts.

This can also be linked to the idea of mood improvements while exercising and acts as a natural mood lifter.

Another benefit of keeping your body busy on a regular basis is that it will allow you to sleep better and fall asleep faster, allowing you to wake up feeling well rested and give you a positive outlook on the day ahead.

4) Self esteem/confidence.

As you get into a routine of exercising, you will start to notice improvements, such as…

● Improved strength
● Skills
● Stamina
● Weight loss

These will leave you feeling positive about yourself and improve self-esteem and confidence.

5) Social.

Many methods of keeping active are social, such as…

● Fitness classes
● Playing sports
● Joining clubs

This social aspect of keeping fit can benefit your mental health by ensuring you are having plenty of human interactions which are crucial for your mental health.

Physically…

1) Maintain a healthy weight (lower body fat).

Participating in sports does not have to be a method of losing a few extra pounds, it can be an effective method of maintaining a healthy weight and keeping your body at its best to prevent:

● High cholesterol
● Diabetes
● Hypertension

Or other severe health issues caused by poor personal health.

2) Cardiovascular health.

Playing sports, such as football, can aid you in fighting off plaque build-up that could ultimately cause health problems for your heart, like:

● Heart attacks
● Heart disease
● Cardiovascular disease

So, when football betting today, you can think about how beneficial it would be to get involved yourself. Football allows you to keep active while having fun with friends and is a preferred alternative to going to the gym or for a run, but has the same effect on your well-being.

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