When should I exercise?
As regularly as you can. There will be
days when you just don’t feel like exercise – you may feel tired
or be too busy or anxious about something. If you keep to your
routine and exercise at times like this, you will almost certainly
feel better. Why?
If you are tired, exercise tends to
give you energy. If you are worried, it can take your mind off your
concerns for a while. Even if you can’t 'exercise', a 15 minute
walk can help you to clear your mind and relax. You may find it
helpful to listen to music at the same time.
It’s best not to do too much in the
evening. Being active will generally help you to sleep but, if you
exercise late in the evening, you may find it difficult to settle.
Eating and energy levels
Caffeine and high energy snacks will
boost your energy quickly - but after an hour or so you will probably
feel more tired than you did before. A short walk will boost your
energy level for much longer.
Exercise and Coping
If you are active you will probably
find it easier to deal with life’s problems and challenges. So - if
those problems stop you from regularly exercising, it’s worth
remembering that finding time for exercise may well help you to deal
with such problems.
Exercise can also help you to cope
better by improving how you feel about yourself and getting you
together with other people.
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