Healthy body, healthy mind.
Most people know the physical benefits of exercise, but what about the mental ones?
The mental and physical benefits of exercise
- Don’t exercise? Taking part in physical activity three times a week can cut your chances of getting depression by about 20%. (Source: Mind)
- Working out can boost your confidence and even your immune system
- Healthy body, healthy mind! Physical activity can:
- Release endorphins, helping you feel happy and boost mood
- Increase brain productivity, function and memory
- Help you relax, relieve stress and improve sleep
- Have a profound positive impact on depression and alleviate anxiety
We've even put together a handy infographic about the advantages of a physically active lifestyle for your mental health:
Keep active during exams
We are open as normal throughout the exam period and with 10 world class gym spaces, over 60 exercise classes a week and much more, we are here to keep your body and mind active during, what can be, a stressful time.
Dont have a membership?
Remember, UoE students can "Pay as you go" at the gym for just £3
Some other options
The University of Edinburgh Sports Union also offer a range of StressBusting activities during exams. You can find out more out here
Want to be more active?
Are you interested in becoming more active and would like some support to do this? You can find out more about our Support for Physical Activity (SPA) Programme here and book an appointment with the SPA Programme Officer by emailing spa.programme@ed.ac.uk