The Importance of Exercise

• Exercise is a cornerstone of lifestyle modification, yet its significance is often underestimated by both patients and mental health professionals.
• Evidence suggests that exercise is frequently overlooked as an intervention in mental health care.

Aerobic Exercise Benefits

• Aerobic exercises such as jogging, swimming, cycling, walking, gardening, and dancing have been scientifically proven to reduce anxiety and depression.
• These mood enhancements are believed to be attributed to the increase in blood circulation to the brain and the impact on the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis, which regulates stress response.
• Physiological influences of exercise involve communication between the HPA axis and brain regions like the limbic system, amygdala, and hippocampus, influencing motivation, mood, and memory formation.

Take the First Step Towards Relief!

BOOK NOW

Additional Hypotheses

• Other proposed mechanisms for the positive effects of physical activity on mental health include distraction, self-efficacy, and social interaction.
• Lifestyle changes focusing on moderate-intensity activity throughout the day may be most suitable for individuals with serious mental illness, with comparable adherence rates to structured group programs.

Exercise and Mental Health Improvement

• Exercise reduces anxiety, depression, and negative mood while enhancing self-esteem and cognitive function.
• It can alleviate symptoms such as low self-esteem and social withdrawal.
• Particularly vital for patients with schizophrenia due to their vulnerability to obesity and the risk of weight gain associated with antipsychotic treatment.
• Participants in physical conditioning programs have reported improvements in weight control, fitness levels, blood pressure, energy levels, and strength.

Recommended Exercise Regimen

• Thirty minutes of moderate-intensity exercise, like brisk walking, three days a week, is sufficient for mental health benefits.
• Non-continuous activity is effective; three 10-minute walks are equally beneficial as one 30-minute walk.

Additional Health Benefits of Regular Exercise

• Improved sleep quality
• Increased libido
• Enhanced endurance and stamina
• Stress relief and mood improvement
• Increased energy levels and mental alertness
• Weight reduction and improved cardiovascular fitness
• Reduced cholesterol levels

Integration with Mental Health Treatment

• Mental health professionals should emphasize and reinforce the health benefits of exercise to their patients.
• Effective, evidence-based physical activity interventions can be provided alongside traditional mental health treatments like psychopharmacology and psychotherapy.

Future Research Directions

• Further studies should explore the combined impact of exercise interventions with traditional mental health treatments to optimize patient outcomes.
  

 
 
 
  Excellent  
    
 Based on 14 reviews 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Enkhbayar Lalidaa 
 
2024-03-18
 
 
  
I had shoulder injury. I'm getting much better  since I seen Milos
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Haisan F 
 
2024-03-16
 
 
  
Great service from a very knowledgeable professional! Appreciate the ongoing support.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Stefan Dencic 
 
2024-03-15
 
 
  
The Online Physical trainers and physiotherapists are amazing professionals. I visited them about an issue with my tight hamstrings and they provided me with a systematic approach to unlocking them and getting me back to sport. I am an exercise professional myself and recommend my clients to visit OP for any of their Physio needs. If you would like a truly client focused and educational experience then please see the team at Online Physical.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Sonja Smout 
 
2024-03-15
 
 
  
I have Fibromyalgia and I have been a patient of Milos' for almost a year. At first I was skeptical that online physiotherapist could help with my chronic pain, but I'm glad I gave it a try. Under his guidance I have made significant improvements in my strength, endurance and ability to function. I still have pain, but less than before and my quality of life and level of functioning is SO much better. I've also seen improvement in my fatigue. I highly recommend anyone with chronic pain to see Milos.
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Darina Igić 
 
2024-03-15
 
 
  
Dr. Milos helped me alot with my recovery. Online sesions are so useful and time saving
All recommendations
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Kickin It With KiKz 
 
2024-03-14
 
 
  
Legendary service, knows what he’s talking about. Helped me out with my knee post ACL 👍
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Filip Vasic 
 
2024-03-14
 
 
  
Highly knowledgeable, very relatable (difficult to find) and you can feel the care when consultations are one. I really like him, hope you guys feel what i felt when using Dr Mish!
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Mateja Stojkovic 
 
2024-03-14
 
 
  
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Veljko Stojkovic 
 
2024-03-14
 
 
  
Hurt my knee, didnt have time to go see a physio during the week. Virtual therapy saved me alot of time! Ow and Milos is great too ;)
  
 
  
 
 
 
  
 
 
 Aaron Mandanici 
 
2022-06-15
 
 
  
The best thing I’ve done post injury, rehab and recovery. Milos is a book of knowledge and helped not only work through current injury management and recovery, but changed my lifestyle and also injury prevention for the future. Can not recommend Online Physical highly enough! Thanks Milos!
  
 
  
 
 
 
 
  
 
 

Other Topics