Lesson 10: Exercise And Relapse Prevention - Slide  8

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The Benefits Of Exercise:

  • Relieves indigestion and chronic constipation
  • Lessens fatigue and improves overall energy level
  • Combats insomnia and produces more restful sleep
  • Provides an outlet for daily pressures and enables you to better cope with the stress of life
  • Strengthens your heart and lungs, thus improving your overall physical fitness level and health
  • Increases your resting metabolism or energy use and helps you to lose weight so you look and feel good
  • Reduces risk of stress-related medical conditions
  • Notes:

    Pg.329-339, Davis, Martha; Robbins Eshelman, Elizabeth; McKay, Mathew.2008. “The Stress & Relaxation Workbook,” 6th Edition, New Harbinger Publications, Oakland, California.

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