Can Walking Help Depression & Anxiety? What Does The Science Say...

Depression & anxiety are unfortunately two very common conditions and ones that are increasing. Although there are many causes, our increasing sedentary lifestyle is also something that has increased in recent decades. Therefore in this video I will be looking at how effective walking is for helping with depression and anxiety.

CHAPTERS:

0:00 Intro
1:05 What Part of the Brain is Concerned With Mental Health?
2:35 What Impact Does Walking Have on Depression & Anxiety?
5:40 Does Walking ACTUALLY Help Depression & Anxiety? The Research...
6:48 How To Make Walking a Habit
7:55 Your Stories!!

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[warrenparlee]

Having a dog has helped. When I see how happy he is to walk with me, it makes me happy. One other benefit of having a dog is how dogs love a daily routine. We are not "fair weather walkers". We walk every day, rain or shine. He and I are happy to be together! Nice!

[BpGregor]

Helps eliminating negative thoughts as well. Enjoy the walk.

[aaaa-pezi]

I have been walking long distances for the last 6 years has many health benefits i have also started walking 🚶‍♂️ for 30 minutes each day with my bare feet its called earthing or grounding,

Earthing also has many health benefits.

Very good video thanks for sharing

[davelinkson]

Being diagnosed with mild anxiety depression which kept me on the couch often looking at TV and tablet.
Then I started c25k some years ago which was quite a challenge for me, and noticed a difference in my moods and feeling better, I kept up the jogging for a while but at the moment am walking more and join a local walking group once a week, so in general feel better when out walking which helps when I get home feeling happier and having achieved something.

[TheTerryMarsh]

Walking in natural surroundings is best. Cycling is also good, especially if on cycle paths or off-road tracks.

If you haven't exercised much recently, start very gently (low speed, distance and duration) and build up gradually over weeks and months.

Walking and cycling can be very low cost activities.

You can probably find walking and cycling groups in your area. These are good for social life as well as for physical exercise.

Feeling better connected with other human beings also helps lift depression and anxiety.

Find a group where the emphasis is on social interaction and support, not on competition.

All of the above is based on personal experience.

Enjoy!

[odalesaylor]

Watched this twice this week. For me, this was a very good move.

[Walker]

Enjoy your blogs fir your brevity; clarity, uplifting presentation.

I would like to hear more about having a lack of opportunity to get Vut D living in chilly grey zones like I do iw( Seattle), and formerly( Wales). I use a light box and walk, but it’s still not jolly all the time. Suggestions welcomed!

[emilymairegoos]

I just took a long walk Bex feel really down and I feel a lot better but tried

[kamlaarora]

Humans are social animals so; I cannot walk : being introvert due to depression.

[mclucky]

Have been walking 6 miles a day for five days a week for many years. Lately I tried walking with less heel strike and have found it very enjoyable and a much faster way to walk. Rather than reaching out to stride I lengthen my legs before I push off from behind.