This picture came across my facebook page yesterday, I thought it was a good reminder of how important regular exercise is for your body.

Here is a short list of some the mental benefits of exercise:

• Improved mood
• Reduced stress as well as an improved ability to cope with stress
• Improved self-esteem
• Pride in physical accomplishments
• Increased satisfaction with oneself
• Improved body image
• Increased feelings of energy
• Improved in confidence in your physical abilities
• Decreased symptoms associated with depression
• For Reference click here

If you are going to run, come in for a free computerised pressure plate foot scan to see if a pair of customised orthotics could help you.