Regular exercise can reduce stress, increase self-confidence and improve mental outlook. The link between mental and physical fitness is so strong that many psychiatrist say exercise could be a great psychiatric help. Robert Hales, M.D., who helped develop the U.S Army's Fit to Win program at Fort Hood, Texas says, if you are physically fit, you are probably better off emotionally than someone who doesn't experience exercise and is overweight. If you are unhappy, exercise is one of the ways to start feeling better about yourself and about your life. Generally, being physically fit and mentally fit go together.
Exercise can also reduce stress and tension.
Here is a list of emotional and physical problems that can be reduced through regular exercise. When too many people are making too many demands on us, we feel uptight. Identify the causes of stress and find solutions one at a time. Also, diffuse stress by taking time out every day to relax. Then try to relax your muscles and parts of the body one at a time.