Learn about the numerous advantages exercise offers for anxiety management, backed by decades of research. Dr. Twitchell elucidates six key reasons, including distraction, reduced muscle tension, and altered brain chemistry, that make exercise an effective anxiety management tool. Join Dr. Twitchell as she shares the challenges she faced in establishing a regular exercise routine due to anxiety and a busy schedule. She also emphasizes the importance of integrating exercise into daily life by sharing her personal morning beach walk routine for a more productive and less anxious day.
[00:00:00] - Introduction to Anxiety and Exercise
[00:01:06] - Personal Struggles with Exercise
[00:03:35] - The Benefits of Exercise for Anxiety
[00:04:33] - Scientific Research on Exercise and Anxiety
[00:05:09] - Six Reasons Exercise Reduces Anxiety
[00:18:45] - Implementing Exercise into Daily Routine
[00:20:20] - Conclusion and Final Thoughts
[00:21:30] - Kindness Narrative
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