ADAA Blog Post: Six Ways to Motivate Yourself to Move When You’re Feeling Down

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Evidence-based research has consistently found that physical activity can improve emotional wellbeing and alleviate symptoms of depression and anxiety. However, depression or mood dysregulation can impair an individual’s ability to motivate themselves to engage in physical activity.

The good news is that you are not alone if this is something you have experienced. In a recent study, we interviewed 77 women ages 21-34, who are currently engaged in physical activity, including yoga, cardio-based exercise, and resistance training.

ADAA Member, Tamar Parmet, gives six steps—compiled from focus group data—to motivate yourself and get you moving your body even when feeling depressed.

Check out Parmet’s steps here: adaa.org/learn-from-us/from...