Can exercise bring happiness?
Can Physical Activity make us happy?
Yes, Physical activity can make us Happy!
So get out there and move a little bit more. You’ll end up becoming happier and healthier. Be sure to take a moment to notice how much better you feel after getting some exercise in.
Babyak and colleagues tried to see whether or not they could use an exercise intervention to really increase happiness in a population that was really suffering from happiness deficits, namely people with major depression.
They found that just exercising three times a week, for 30 minutes a day can give you as much happiness as taking an anti-depressant like Zoloft.
It turns out that moving a little bit more can have a host of positive benefits. Getting some exercise in can increase your mood. It can even decrease depression symptoms as much as an anti-depression medication like Zoloft. Exercise can increase your academic performance. exercise can boost not just our mental health well-being but also our brain function and our cognitive function with it.
It’s a totally free and super easy way to make your life happier and healthier. So how do we make the most of this activity? You don’t need to get out there and run a marathon. You just need to move a little bit more. Maybe hit the gym for a half hour or take a walk with a friend at lunch. You can even just dance around your living room, or you can also do some yoga. The goal is to move a bit more.
