why exercise relieves depression

1. THE EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL
ACTIVITY ON DEPRESSION
AND ANXIETY
Katie Smith

2. DEPRESSION AND
EXERCISE

4. Symptoms of Depression Benefits of Exercise
• feelings of anxiety and sadness
• insomnia or restless sleep
• weight gain or excessive weight loss
• lack of energy
• lack of concentration
• more feelings of happiness
• improved sleep quality
• healthy weight maintenance
• increased energy
• improved brain health and memory

11. PHYSICAL
THERAPY

15. HOW TO START AN EXERCISE
ROUTINE

16. TRY EXERCISES THAT INCLUDE
OTHER PEOPLE

17. FIND SOMETHING YOU ENJOY

18. FIND AN EXERCISE THAT IS
CONVIENENT

19. WORKOUT EVEN ON THE DAYS
YOU DON’T WANT TO

20. TOP FREE WORKOUT APPS
• COUCH TO 5K
• MYFITNESSPAL
• HEADSPACE
• Nike+ Training Club
• QINETIC
• PEAR Personal Fitness Coach
• JEFIT
• Fitbit Coach