Low-Impact Exercises to Help with Mental Health

A lot of people realize that eating right and getting the proper rest are sure ways to 
make health a priority in life, but many are unaware of how much a good exercise 
routine can do for your mental state. Exercise can help you to attain a higher level of 
clarity that might not be as possible otherwise. Fortunately, these exercises are 
accessible for a lot of people because they are low impact exercises that nearly anyone 
can do. The following article will be sharing just a few of these exercises to help get you 
started. 
 
Walking 

Walking is a great starting point for just about anyone. It’s very easy on the body for 
most people unless they are very overweight, and it can be done in as little as 30 
minutes a day. If you want to add some kind of intensity to your walk, all you have to do 
is find a place where the trail that you have chosen is on some sort of incline. That could 
give you just the right amount of resistance that can help you get closer to your health 
goals and brighten up your mood for the day or night. 

Swimming 

This is a perfect exercise for people who either need variety in their routine or for those 
who may have a bit of difficulty walking. Swimming takes a lot of the weight off of your 
ankles so it's a great option for people who are overweight or elderly. It is very low 
impact and can typically be done within 30 - 40 minutes, and one of the best parts is 
that if you sweat, all you have to do is dunk yourself under the water and you’re clean! 

Yoga 

Slow movements that incorporate the entire body are an amazing way to get in shape, 
improve your mood, control breathing and more. Yoga combine so many of the 
exercises that improve health that it has become a standard for many exercise 
programs. There are variety of styles and levels that can accommodate nearly anyone, 
and you’ll leave feeling refreshed. 

Gardening 

Out of all of the exercises on this list, this is one of the only ones that is more task 
oriented, but it is on this list because it appears on a list found in medical journals. 
Testing has proven that spending time working among vegetation has a remarkable 
effect on mood, and should be a consideration. 


