3 Tips for Maintaining Exercise to Fight Depression

A half-hour or so of low-intensity activity per day has been shown to improve mood and quality of life. Regular physical activity, according to research, can be effective in both the prevention and treatment of depression. However, when you are depressed, it can be difficult to begin an exercise routine. Lack of energy, and a bad mood, mean you are simply too tired to get up and do anything. Here are three things, that can help you get started, and stick to an exercise routine:

1- Enlist the assistance of a friend. Working out with a friend, helps you stick to your exercise routine, and gives you a social connection, when you're feeling down.

2- Remind yourself of the benefits. Getting started is difficult, but doing so will make you feel better in the long run.

3- Start slowly. Begin by walking for a few minutes each day, then progress to running.

Remember; we are not saying you should stop taking medication!

Research Paper: Exercise for the Treatment of Depression and Anxiety - https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.2190/PM.41.1.c

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