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Exercise from the Inside Out: The Psycho-physiological Benefits of Exercise

Exercise from the Inside Out: The Psycho-physiological Benefits of Exercise by Stacy Winters, ME.d MSN CRNP,  Certified Health Coach             Have you experienced low energy, poor quality sleep, or low self-esteem?   Have you considered exercise as a part of your personal wellness treatment plan?   Most people are aware of the physical health benefits of regular exercise.    Exercise promotes artery health, helps to lower blood pressure, improves blood lipid profiles, reduces one’s risk for obesity, improves insulin sensitivity and reduces cognitive decline, but it can also improve sleep, self-esteem, self-efficacy and cognition (Brehm-Curtis &  Ebooks Corporation, 2014; Kovacevic, Mavos, Heisz;  Singh, 2018; Mandolesi et al., 2018).     There are clear benefits of daily exercise on psychological health. Research shows that individuals who exercise have more effective stress management skills.   The ability to manage stress effectively not only reduces   bl