Walking and mental health: Reducing stress and anxiety
Walking is a natural stress reliever. Find out how it affects your brain and your mood.
The power of walking on the mind
Anxious? Stress? Depressed? Before looking for complicated solutions, try walking. Science proves it works.
What's going on in your brain
Endorphin release
The "happy hormones" are released after 20-30 minutes of walking. It's free and there are no side effects.
Cortisol reduction
Cortisol (stress hormone) drops significantly. Your body comes out of "alert" mode.
Stimulation of serotonin
Serotonin regulates mood. Walking, especially outdoors, boosts its production.
Walking vs. therapy
A Harvard study showed that 35 minutes of walking a day reduced the risk of depression by 40%. That's comparable to certain drug treatments!
Types of anti-stress walks
Nature walks
- In the forest, in a park, by the sea
- Forest bath effect proves
- Total disconnection
Meditative walking
- Concentration on steps
- Conscious breathing
- Mindfulness in movement
Social walking
- With a friend, in a group
- Discussion and sharing
- Emotional support
Anti-anxiety routine
In the morning
20-minute walk in the morning. Regulate your circadian rhythm and get off to a positive start.
The break
10 minutes at midday to break up the day and release accumulated tension.
In the evening
30 minutes after work to decompress before going home.
Conclusion
Walking isn't just good for the body. It's a natural medicine for the mind. And with NevoMove, you have one more reason to get out and about: your Nevomon is counting on you!