Importance of Exercise in College Students According to Spain (2016), “more than 60% of all college students report they do not get the recommended weekly amount of exercise” (page 1. This is a distressingly high number. It is essential for the still developing college student to incorporate physical exercise into their daily life for not only physical reasons and benefits, but for their mental health as well. College students are under a great amount of stress and it is occasionally a challenge to fit other activities into their schedule, but with repetition it can certainly be done and the benefits are well beyond just some weight loss. In nursing some of the goals are to promote health and prevents illness, exercise does just that. It is …show more content…
An additional study was conducted over the course of 12 weeks on female university students. The student’s level of hopelessness was measured before and after the exercise regimen. Hopelessness has been defined as an important factor in psychological well-being because people with high-levels of hopelessness tend to evaluate current and future events from a negative perspective. This is a problematic feeling to be experiencing, when as a student you are preparing and thinking about your future which is only a few years away. There was a significant increase found in self-esteem and drop in hopelessness found after the completion of the exercise program (Yigiter, 2014). Exercise increases levels of norepinephrine and serotonin as well as endorphins which are known to help increase mood, and subsequently decrease depression and an increase self-esteem levels. (Berman, …show more content…
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In the book, Spark: The Revolutionary New Science of Exercise and The Brain by Dr. John J. Ratey, MD (2008), Ratey discuses how exercise can help treat many mood disorders and how it can help strengthen our brains. This book is divided into ten chapters all with five to ten subsections in them. The chapters include: Welcome to the revolution: A Case Study on Exercise and the brain, Learning, Stress, Anxiety, Depression, Attention Deficit, Addiction, Hormonal Changers, Aging, and the Regimen.
Investigate the contemporary body of knowledge that underpins the current recommendations for exercise programming in the pursuit of improved health.
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Blumenthal et al. (2007) and Diaz and Motta (2008) conducted empirical studies to prove their hypotheses about the relationship of exercise and mental health. Blumenthal et al. looked at a sample size of 202 adults over the age of 40 and randomly assigned them to one of four groups: (a) group exercise setting, (b) home based exercise group, (c) sertraline group, or (d) placebo group. The participants who were assigned to the exercise groups participated in a 16 week moderate exercise program. The other two groups either received sertraline or a placebo pill. All participants were assessed before, during, and after using the Becks Depression Inventory II [BDI] (Beck, Sheer, & Brown, 1996) and the Hamilton Depression Rating Scale [HAM-D] (Williams, 19...
Let us come to terms with the truth that exercise is used mainly to alter our physical appearance. The term exercise has developed many different meanings and uses. Some use it to reach physical goals, some exercise to just become healthy, and some even use exercise as medication for whatever health reasons be it physical or psychological. For example, exercise has been suggested as an effective adjunctive treatment for a range of mental health conditions (Faulkner, G., & Biddle, S., 2001). It’s clear that exercise, with dedication and consistency can bring about physical change—but is that all it offers? So the question stands, does exercise not only improve physical health, but overall mental health as well?
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Fitness, no matter how much or how little, allows for endorphins to rush into our bodies and increase happiness. “We all have these neat feel-good neurochemicals just waiting to be released. Virtually any form of exercise, from weight training to yoga, can
Throughout every person’s life, there will always be moments in time where change will take place. This could range from a variety of events such as changing schools, jobs, or even one’s own home. However, there are some habits that help one stay healthy if they remain consistent. This can consist of altering one’s diet to a healthier one or even enhancing the number hours of sleep one gets per night. A health change behavior goal that I have taken the time to evaluate and accept is necessary will be composed of a ten day exercise program in order to completely change my physical fitness habits. Selecting this health change behavior was the best choice due to the fact that after starting my educational career here at UCI, I had abandoned the active lifestyle that I once had before college. For the past two
Exercise lowers symptoms for stress related illnesses. As people start to perform cardio, their stress levels start to relieve and evolves into a sense of control over their body and life. Once the body learns how to rest, it makes it easier for mind control to take place. Instead of being so overworked over certain feelings, it becomes simpler to think things through. Unfortunately, about forty percent of adults undergo health consequences due to stress (WebMD). This number wouldn’t have been so high if the patients participated in physical activities, such as running, from a young age. Many don’t realize that the small investment they make determines a portion of their future. Remaining physically inactive can serve to be a disservice to one’s body and mind. Since exercise is an outlet for frustration, it can be a healthy and effective way to release these negative
Self-concept is one's view of one's characteristics. There is a strong link between positive self-esteem and physical, especially, mental health. Exercise improves our mind-set or mood and puts our mind in a more positive state. In the long term, exercise influences one to like one’s physical self – the capacities and physique. Last, but not least, in both short and long term, exercise furnishes one with a feeling of achievement that boosts one's confidence and esteem. (Schmidt, M., Blum, M., Valkanover, S., & Conzelmann, A.,
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One of the best ways in how people can improve their overall mood, keep their bones healthy and even live longer, is by being an active person. Fred DeVito stated that “if it doesn’t challenge you, it doesn 't change you”; however most people just want exercise just to have a fit body and be healthier without knowing great results. Other effects that exercise has into the body are normalization of glucose, insulin and leptin levels. In other words not only will it make the appearance in a person’s life to look great, but their entire body will have an extraordinary response. In order to have a more fulfilling and enjoyable life, those who are out of shape should participate in regular fitness schedule reginert.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention comment, “Regular physical activity can help keep your thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp as you age” (“Physical Activity and Health”). From this quote, it shows that by regularly exercising, people will be able to keep their thinking, learning, and judgment skills sharp and ready as they age. Through regularly exercising, mental health will continue to stay functioning throughout the years. According to Health Direct, “If you exercise regularly, it can reduce your stress and symptoms of mental health conditions like depression and anxiety, and help with recovery from mental health issues” (“Exercise and mental health”). Health Direct emphasizes the idea that exercise will reduce stress and symptoms of mental health conditions, knowing the fact that one in five American adults experience a mental health issue, and will want a change in lifestyle. By doing so, it will provide a number of benefits including the ones listed above such as reducing stress and symptoms of mental health conditions and helping with recovery from mental health issues. For that reason, can see why physical activity improves people’s mental health and
Improving your mood and boosting your energy also comes from exercising. The physical activity activates different chemicals in your brain that makes you happier and more relaxed. When exercise is done regularly, it can also lead to making a person gain more self-esteem and being more confident in appearance. Also,...