The Positive Impact of Physical Exercise on Psychological Well-being

This essay examines the significant positive contributions of physical exercise to psychological well-being. It defines physical exercise and highlights its benefits, including improved happiness, reduced stress, anxiety, and depression. The essay discusses how exercise enhances brain sensitivity to hormones like norepinephrine and serotonin, leading to reduced feelings of depression. It also explores the role of exercise in weight management, muscle and bone strength, and the production of endorphins. The essay further emphasizes the impact of physical activity on reducing the risk of depression and dementia, and it concludes by highlighting exercise as a natural anti-anxiety treatment that boosts energy and enhances overall quality of life. The study also assesses the methods in which the formation of anxiety and depression takes place and at the same time, it shows the ability of the physical exercise in resolving the challenges.

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Introduction:...............................................................................................................................3
Concept:.....................................................................................................................................4
Benefits:.....................................................................................................................................4
Conclusion:................................................................................................................................9
References:...............................................................................................................................10

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Introduction:
The significance of the physical exercise is considerably high for the modern people.
The concept of physical exercise is pretty basic and easy to understand. According to the
comments of de Labra et al. (2015), the physical exercise is recognized as the movement of
the body that enhances the functionality of the muscles and burns calories which is much
required to maintain body fitness and to keep the excessive body fats away. With a close look
at the speed of life style in the modern generation, the formation of the body stress, fatigue
and the decline of the metal health are pretty prominent. Considering the professional
context, it is evident that the professionals are associated with an intense level of competition
and that contributes to the increment of speed and intensity in their life style. With effects of
globalization and the impact of the technology, it is evident that the individuals are facing the
necessity of aligning themselves with fast and speedy professional life. In such situation, the
professionals have the tendency of getting affected by the mental stress in substantial manner.
Along with that, the presence of the body fatigue and job frustration out of the speedy
life style are prominent. Paillard, Rolland and de Souto Barreto (2015), mentioned that the
excessively busy life style of the modern professionals has the potential of affecting the
physical and mental health in such manner that it leads to the formation of the anxiety and
depression. According to van Waart et al. (2015), the most suitable form of intervention for
resolving the challenge is the physical exercises. The modern professionals have certainly
understood the necessity of the same and that is prominent with the increasing opening of the
fitness studios, gyms, fitness centres and yoga centres. The study is precisely focused towards
the evaluation of the positive contribution of the physical exercise towards the psychological
wellbeing of the people. Along with that, the study assesses the methods in which the

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formation of anxiety and depression takes place and at the same time, it shows the ability of
the physical exercise in resolving the challenges.
Concept:
As mentioned earlier, the physical exercise is regarded as the movement of the body
parts which contributes to the better functionality of the muscles and enhances the strength of
the muscles. At the same time, the physical exercises play a crucial role in the burning out the
calories which contributes to the efficient reduction of the excess body fat and at the same
time, it enhances the quality of the body mobility. A more professional definition of the
physical exercise is shared by Zampieri et al. (2015), with the claim that any sort of body
movement from the part of the skeletal muscles which requires a certain amount of
expenditure of energy, is termed as physical activity. According to the comments of Ambrose
and Golightly (2015), the physical exercise is a set of activities which are repetitive,
structured and planned for achieving better body conditioning. As per the esteemed opinion
of de Labra et al. (2015), the physical exercise are of different types such bas running,
jogging, swimming, dancing and walking. Hence, the concept of the physical exercise is
pretty prominent.
Benefits:
With a close consideration towards the increasing significance of the physical
exercises, it becomes important to assess the benefits of the same. One of the primary
psychological benefits of the physical exercises is that it enhances the happiness of the
general individuals. According to the comments of Paillard, Rolland and de Souto Barreto
(2015), the periodic practice of the physical exercises contributes to the decrement of certain
feelings whereas it also raises some of the important feelings as well. Duzel, van Praag and
Sendtner (2016), mentioned that the practice of the physical exercise plays an important role

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in the decrement of the feelings such as stress, anxiety and depression. On the other hand,
Zampieri et al. (2015), mentioned that the physical exercise has an integral role to play in
developing feelings such as the confidence, happiness and freshness. According to Ambrose
and Golightly (2015), the practice of the physical exercises is significant for the modern
professionals as it contributes to the enhancement of the sensitivity of the brain for the
norepinephrine and hormones serotonin. As a result, the individuals are expected to feel
relieved from the feelings of depression. On the other hand, Braam et al. (2016), mentioned
that the practice of the periodic physical activities plays an important role in the production of
the endorphins. The production of the endorphins enables human body to produce positive
feelings and helps in the efficient reduction of the negative feelings such as pain. Duzel, van
Praag and Sendtner (2016), stated that the physical exercises helps contributes towards the
reduction of the symptoms in the individuals who are suffering from the anxiety.
In the modern world, the awareness amongst the individuals for having a good and
attractive appearance is observed to be notably high and in such situation, the excessive body
fat or the excessive weight has the potential of reducing the confidence and increasing the
frustration of the individuals. As a result, the modern society and the members of the same
are largely sensitive towards the weight gain and is becoming a major source of mental
illness. Diamond (2015), commented that, an important contribution of the physical activities
is observe to be the reduction of the excessive body fats and weight. There are several studies
which portrayed that the inactivity of the individuals is the main reason responsible for the
weight gain and the obesity. It is much required to have an in -depth knowledge on the
relationship between the energy expenditure and exercise to understand the effects of the
physical exercises on the efficient reduction of the weight. Braam et al. (2016), informed that
the human body follows the practice of spending the energy in three different methods which
are the appropriate digestion of the foods, through appropriately maintaining the body

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functions such as the breathing and heart beat along with the physical exercises. The process
of dieting involves a reduction in the calorie intake and as a result of the same, a substantial
decrement in the metabolic rate takes place which contributes to the delay decreasing the
weight. On the other hand, the periodic physical exercises play a substantial role in the
increment of the metabolic rate which is responsible for burning increased calories and that
helps the individuals to lose weight. Hence, the contribution of the physical exercises in the
simultaneous betterment of the physical and mental is pretty prominent.
Other than this, Diamond (2015), mentioned that the lack of bone strength or muscle
strength is seen to be a point of concern for a large section of the modern professionals and
the mid aged individuals. The absence of bone or muscle strength leads towards various
negative health related consequences and at the same time, it decreases the suitability of hose
particular individuals in undertaking or executing activities that requires bone strength. In the
professional context, a large number of the individuals are observed to be responsible for the
management of the laborious works may it be working in farming fields, coal mine industry,
iron manufacturing industry or construction engineering industry. In such situation, it is
important for the professionals to have a great share of bone and muscle strength as that is
much required for the professional management of their operational demands. With an
efficient understanding the impact of the absence of sufficient bone and mental strength on
the mental health of the professionals, van Waart et al. (2015), highlighted the significance of
the physical exercises. van Waart et al. (2015), further mentioned that the physical exercises
play an instrumental role in the development and maintenance of sufficiently strong muscles
and bones.
According to the comments of Larsen and Matchkov (2016), there are various
physical activities such as weight lifting or the hard gym training which have the potential of
stimulating the process of the muscle building when it is managed with sufficient amount of

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protein intake. As per the esteemed opinion of Aguirre and Villareal (2015), the periodic
physical exercises influences the human body for realising the hormones that enhances the
ability of the muscles to absorb the amino acids in a more accurate manner. As a result, the
muscles start to grow and possibility of breakdown gets highly decreased. On the other hand,
a major challenge for the mid aged professionals is seen to be the loss of muscle mass and the
reduction of the functionality. The loss of muscle mass and the reduction of the functionality
have the possibility to lead the individuals towards minor to major injuries along with the
permanent or temporary disabilities. In such circumstances, the physical exercises contribute
immensely towards the reduction of loss of muscle mass and at the same time, the physical
exercises helps the mid aged individuals in maintaining the muscle strength (Murri et al.,
2015). As a result, it is understandable that the physical exercise has the possibility of
improving the muscle condition of the individuals and in other way, it not only improves the
physical condition of the individuals but also contributes towards the maintenance of the
good mental health.
Other than this, the physical exercises promotes higher bone density of the members
of the young generation and at the same time, it contributes to efficient prevention of the
health challenges such as osteoporosis (Murri et al., 2015).
Larsen and Matchkov (2016), mentioned that the ability of the physical exercises has
the potential of training the mild to moderate depression in the form of an antidepressant
medication without any sort side effects. Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has
shown in one of their recent research that running for 15 minutes per day or walking for 60
minutes per day has the potential of reducing the threat of major depression by 26%
(Hsph.harvard.edu, 2020). Along with that, the study informed that significance of the
physical exercises in eradicating the depression symptoms or the possibility of relapsing.
Hallgren et al. (2015), mentioned that the physical exercises promotes different sorts of

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changes in the human brain which includes the reduction in the inflammation, neutral growth
and the development of the new activity patterns which contributes to the development of the
feelings such as the calmness and mental well- being. As per the comments of Aguirre and
Villareal (2015), physical exercises is an important and natural anti- anxiety treatment as it
has the capability to relieve individuals from the stress and tension. Along with that, the
physical exercises contributes to the development and enhancement of the mental and
physical energy. The physical exercises have tremendous impact on the well- being of the
individuals and even walking of 10 minutes has the possibility of enhancing the energy,
positive mood situations along with the mental alertness (Mentalhealth.org.uk, 2020). Along
with that, the individuals who practice the physical exercises have the possibility of
enhancing their self- esteem and at the same time, the practice of the physical exercises
contributes to the enhancement of the quality of life style of the individuals. There are several
studies which confirm that the individuals who are participating in the daily physical
exercises, face 20% to 30% of low risk probability for the depression and dementia
(Mentalhealth.org.uk, 2020).
Along with that, Ma et al. (2017), mentioned that the practice of the physical
exercises during the life span of the individuals place them in better position for achieving a
positive impact on the cognition along with a protective impact against the progressing
dementia. Hallgren et al. (2015), made an interesting comment by stating that the physical
exercise is high performing medicine for the creation of a positive change in the mental,
physical and emotional state of the individuals. In addition to this, Dominique Gummelt
(2020), highlighted that the periodic physical exercise plays a vital role in the managing and
enhancing the cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, muscular endurance fitness,
flexibility fitness along with the muscular strength fitness. Along with the enhancement of the
quality of mental health, the physical exercises play a substantial role in the betterment of the

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health condition of the individuals and the ability to fight against various diseases such as
asthma, sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension, high cholesterol, orthopedic complications
which includes knee pain and hip stress, cardiovascular disease along with a range of
psychosocial disorders which includes eating disorders, depression, along with negative body
image (Healthofchildren.com, 2020).
Conclusion:
On a concluding note, it is understandable that the physical exercise is possibly the
simplest and most effective technique of avoiding the stress, frustration, anxiety, panic
disorders along with the high intensity diseases such as sleep apnea, diabetes, hypertension,
high cholesterol. Other than this, the physical activities is possibility the most successful
tactic for diverting the concentration of the individuals towards the positive things than the
negative things of the society. Along with the psychological well- being, the physical
exercise plays a substantial role in the betterment of the body fitness of the individuals.

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