A landmark study finds that one hour of exercise a week can prevent depression. From the study1:
“Results showed that people who reported doing no exercise at all at baseline had a 44% increased chance of developing depression compared to those who were exercising one to two hours a week.”
And this:
"These findings are exciting because they show that even relatively small amounts of exercise -- from one hour per week -- can deliver significant protection against depression."
"Most of the mental health benefits of exercise are realized within the first hour undertaken each week."
Overwhelmed and want to begin exercising but don’t know where to start? To achieve success it helps to set the bar at a height you are willing to jump over each week. At Austin Strength Training and at New Orleans Strength Training we follow a high intensity training (HIT) protocol with the goal of getting you stronger with minimal time in the gym. Each week you’ll do a little more than you are used to handling. You will improve each week and experience the motivating factor of success. Combine our training with an activity you enjoy - walking, biking, or gardening. This once-a-week strength training is something you can stick to, and it will change you.
Your energy levels will rise, aches and pains will subside, and you’ll feel the euphoric feeling produced by increased endorphin levels. Being stronger, living pain-free, and having more energy is a step in the right direction – an upward, happier direction.