Although aesthetics are a good plus from working out, that is not the only effect. A strong body is a healthy body and when the body is strong, there is a less risk of becoming injured (Schlosberg 136). “The body is no stronger than its …show more content…
According to clinical studies done on depressed patients, exercise is a strong mood elevator (Shimer 17). This is due to the fact that aside from elevating levels of endorphins and dopamine, all of the neurotransmitters targeted by anti-depressants are regulated (Ratey 121). Anxiety is also treated very effectively by relieving muscle tension and increasing serotonin and GABA (Ratey 95). By getting into a good routine, the exhilarating feeling of satisfying a bad, unhealthy craving, is replaced by a long term better mood (Ratey 70). So a low mood fix can be as easy as taking a