Exercise Beats Depression - Paperback

by Pt Jim Johnson (Author)

Depression is a disabling condition which can adversely affect a person's work, sleep, eating habits, and family life-as well as one's overall health. Unfortunately, while commonly used treatments can be highly effective, they may not be ideal for everybody. For instance, some drugs have unwanted side-effects, and many people are turned off by the social stigma of going to therapy. Money can be an issue as well.

This is the point of Exercise Beats Depression. It is not a substitute for medical therapy, but rather represents another option that can be used alone or in combination with other treatments to effectively lower or eliminate the symptoms of depression. Here's a little of what's inside...

• you pick either the strengthening exercise program or the aerobic exercise program
• either exercise program will take up no more than one hour, three times a week of your time
• either exercise program can be done at home or at the gym
• depression levels typically start to go down the first week you start to exercise.
• over the following weeks, depression levels continue to improve, and studies show that even if you stop exercising, the improvements you have made in depression can be maintained
• who can benefit? Exercise has been shown to be effective on people diagnosed with major depression. Exercise can also help just about anyone to generally improve their mood.

Based entirely on randomized controlled trials, Exercise Beats Depression is a simple, yet effective program that can be done in the privacy of one's home with minimal cost or equipment. Exercise sheets are also included to help guide the reader step-by-step through the 6-week program.