Physical wellbeing
Keeping active is an important part of your mental wellbeing. Getting your body moving can reduce anxiety, depression and improve your self-esteem as well as how your brain functions. Here are our top tips for ways you can look after your body:
Exercising outside
Being outdoors not only benefits your physical health but also your mental health. Going on a 30-minute walk a day can;
- improve your overall mood
- reduce feelings of stress or anger
- improve your confidence and self-esteem
- connect you to your local community
- improve your sleep
- and so much more!
We burn more calories when we workout outside too as our bodies work harder in general. It is great for the heart as the extra effort required exercises your heart and means you burn extra calories. You will also get more vitamin D because exercising outdoors can expose you to more of this vital vitamin!
Click here for outdoor workout ideas
Click here for outdoor workout tips
Bringing your workouts inside
If you are unable to get outside, there are plenty of exercises which can be done indoors with minimal equipment like a yoga mat and comfortable clothing.
Click here for some indoor workout ideas
