Physical activity and mental health

According to Mind, the mental health charity, physical activity has many benefits to both mental and physical wellbeing, including:

• Managing stress

• Improving sleep

• Improving your mood

• Improving confidence

• Connecting with nature

• Socialising and meeting new people

• Managing symptoms of depression and anxiety

• Memory and brain functioning

• Heart, muscle and bone health

• Reducing the risk of developing some long-term conditions, such as heart disease

  Mind believe “that sport and physical activity builds resilience, enables and supports mental health recovery and tackles stigma.”