I know there’s so much research out there on exercise for mental health, but has anyone here really tried and saw benefits ? I can’t find an exercise I enjoy usually just walking or yoga or jump rope. I don’t like the gym. It’s just hard to get started and motivated like have to force myself.. any tips on experience or getting started is appreciated
Exercise helps me a lot. It’s often times really hard to motivate myself but when I do and do so regularly, I feel like myself again. (I’m not the most fit person or skinny- I have a hard time with it as a woman because I’ve always been told to exercise to lose weight so it’s been an ongoing battle to separate the 2 things) also I recommend finding movement that makes you sweat, like red in the face blood pumping. That’s what gets me grounded and happy.
Hope it helps! As far as motivation goes, def don’t force urself to do anything you don’t like. Try to find something you enjoy like a dance class or even being on the treadmill while watching Netflix (what I do when I don’t really want to move but know I need to) hope it helps and good luck!
Yes absolutely. I work out everyday, and the harder you work out the more serotonin you get!! It absolutely helps. Start off slow, and with stuff you enjoy,:)
I’ve found that it’s improved my overall mood and health. Sure it’s not a fix to the problem but it helps I think. I do primarily calisthenics and cardio, I recommend just finding a routine you can handle and sticking with that, sometimes I like to make workouts less boring with music or by doing fun types of cardio I enjoy (dancing, cycling, etc.)
Yes, very much so 👍🏻
I desperately need to start again. When I was in a routine where I was working out 3-5 times a week I felt so much better. I was going to classes at a local gym and they were fun, but COVID and my health anxiety kind of squashed that
Thank you all for the responses 😀😀 it’s hard for me to get to gyms or in person classes because I work and also am a single mom so maybe I can start even at home with YouTube videos or jump roping just something to get me started . It’s just hard to get the motivation but I gotta start somewhere and make it into a routine. I cut out alcohol and need to replace that “hobby” with something healthier for me
I bought the beach body subscription and it’s pretty good, they have a free trial. My issue with working out at home is my dogs freak out so I’ve become unmotivated because they either interrupt or bark and scratch at the door if I lock them out. Might be hard with kids, too! Lol
And it really helped, I felt great but yes I've been told it helps with mental health, I've felt better. I enjoy it
Walking is still a great exercise even if you can’t get to the gym.
I did for a while and I'm trying to get back into it but when I do go I either go alone to the gym or I go with friends from my local church, community is huge for me
have any of y’all had success with just doing basic mindfulness exercises? if so, what does your mindfulness practice look like and what are practical ways i can get started with my own?
Sometimes I have so much that I want to do (cleaning, exercise, hobbies, etc) but OCD makes it so hard to have energy...especially when I'm practicing not doing compulsions! Does anyone have any tips for making it easier to do everyday activities when you aren't feeling mentally great?
This isnt OCD related but Is anyone here an avid/novice gym goer? I have been wanting to get into it for a couple of years to target certain things and also exercise had helped me feel better in the past. My sport of choice (climbing) isnt available in my area and I would really like to start at the gym but I feel so intimidated. I dont know what exercises to do to target what, how to do them, or what machines to use. How did you get into it and eventually learn? Is there maybe an app or youtube channel that isnt overwhelming? I really would appreciate any advice from someone who was nervous at the beginning like me! :)
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