Anxiety and Physical Activity

Benefits of regular exercising on health are undeniable. Physical activity is often the first step in lifestyle changes to prevent and manage chronic illnesses. From physiological angle regular aerobic exercises increase levels of serotonin (neurotransmitter that helps to regulate mood, anxiety, improves cognition and memory) and noradrenaline (neurotransmitter that helps to mobilise brain for action, improve energy), similar to the effect of antidepressants.