- When we move, our bodies release feel-good hormones within us, called endorphins.
- This is an involuntary chemical response to our physical movement and we couldn’t stop this reaction from happening, even if we tried.
- When we exercise - especially outdoors, we are forced to be present; we are in “the now“.
- We are in the moment, and for that period of time all we can think about is what we are doing.
- Furthermore, exercise in groups is great for our mental health as we are sociable by nature.
- Exercise as part of a group gives us a healthy opportunity to be sociable.
- Exercise helps to improve our self-esteem.
- We develop a greater level of self-efficacy from performing athletic tasks competently.
- We feel good about ourselves after completing physical challenges.
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