Description

Why are you exercising? Recognizing the answer to this question will tell us if your reason for exercising is beneficial or not when it comes to your mental health. Today, Vanessa Preston will talk about the importance of flexibility when we exercise, reflecting on what this particular body movement means for you, and knowing that exercise isn’t always comfortable. Stay tuned!

Here's the overview in this episode:

• Exercise can be a negative thing for mental health if you are motivated by shame or guilt.
• How is this body movement helpful?
• The importance of checking yourself what body movement works for you or what does not.
• What most people think when they hear joyful movement.
• Learning and understanding your body of what form of body movement is needed.
• Best ways to adjust and address the discomfort during an exercise.
• Women blame their body and weight when they face discomfort during exercise.

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Disclaimer:

This podcast represents the opinions of Vanessa Preston and her guests to the show. Vanessa is an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker and abides by ethics of the Australian Association of Social Workers (AASW). The content here should not be taken as medical or therapeutic advice. The content here is for informational purposes only, and because each person is so unique, please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions.