Exercising Your Way to Better Mental Health: Combat Stress, Fight Depression, and Improve Your Overall Mood and Self-Concept with These Simple Exercises [Paperback]

Larry M. Leith (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1998 | ISBN-10: 1885693095 | ISBN-13: 978-1885693099 | Edition: 1

This is the first book of its kind to reveal the link between physical fitness and psychological well-being. Dr. Larry Leith, renowned exercise scientist, shares with the reader how exercise can fight depression, ease stress, and brighten one's mood. The book includes many practical strategies designed to improve the reader's enjoyment of and adherence to an exercise program.

Editorial Reviews

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"Dr. Leith has done an excellent job of summarizing the scientific literature with respect to exercise and mental health. He has provided sound advice regarding practical strategies to improve exercise enjoyment and adherence. Physicians, mental health professionals, individuals interested in beginning an exercise program, and those currently engaging in regular exercise will find the enclosed information and self-monitoring forms extremely useful. -- FRANK M. PERNA, Ed.D., Licensed Psychologist Health and Sport Psychology, West Virginia University

"This book will be of great use to parents in educating their children about the importance of being physically active to prevent future mental health problems." -- PHILIP ANCHERIL, Moreland Centre, Chendoke-McMaster Hospital

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Exercising Your Way To Better Mental Health is the first book of its kind to reveal the link between physical fitness and psychological well being! In this book, Dr. Larry Leith, renowned exercise scientist, shares with the reader how exercise can be a Depression Fighter, Stress Buster, and Mood Enhancer! Find Out:

Which exercises will work for you How often you should work out How long until improvements are visible How to stick to that exercise program

Inside, you'll also find exercise contracts and checklists, along with other practical strategies designed to improve your enjoyment and adherence to exercise.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Fitness Info Tech; 1 edition (January 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1885693095
• ISBN-13: 978-1885693099
• Product Dimensions: 9.7 x 7.3 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #752,833 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All you have to do is follow instructions!, April 1, 2000

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This review is from: Exercising Your Way to Better Mental Health: Combat Stress, Fight Depression, and Improve Your Overall Mood and Self-Concept with These Simple Exercises (Paperback)

The advice in this book is very helpful, but only works if you keep to the advice. The exercises mentioned are easy for anyone to keep up with, whether young, old or in-between! This book is very helpful in improving mental health, as in the title, and also physical health. After following the relevant advice, I now feel much better both physically and mentally. I bought this book to help with my depression, and it has paid off, and it is a must for anyone in the same situation, but you must have the will power to keep to the advice!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Sound body, sound mind..., October 13, 2002

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This review is from: Exercising Your Way to Better Mental Health: Combat Stress, Fight Depression, and Improve Your Overall Mood and Self-Concept with These Simple Exercises (Paperback)

We all know exercise does the physical body good, but the mind? Dr. Leith presents a solid case for exercise as means to better mental health, and provides the means to get there. Written in a manner anyone can follow and in terms anyone can understand. A great book if you need a push to get yourself going.

1 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Exercising, July 12, 2010

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This review is from: Exercising Your Way to Better Mental Health: Combat Stress, Fight Depression, and Improve Your Overall Mood and Self-Concept with These Simple Exercises (Paperback)

Taking the first step is always the hardest but when you understand why that step is needed it makes all the difference. I do not believe anyone that states they "like" to exercise however the habit of exercising is accomplished when you truly understand and believe the benefits. This book is fantastic for understanding why, suggestions on types of exercise, and the mental benefits of exercise. Easy read.