Psychological

• Individuals who don't exercise

  Have a higher chance of developing depression and anxiety
• According to the WHO, people who are sedentary are more likely to develop anxiety and depression
• Exercise helps reduce or prevent anxiety and depression in several ways
• When a person is physically active, chemicals are released in the brain which help improve mood and reduce stress
• Lack of exercise


  Is a key factor in weight-gain
• Lack of exercise


  Leads to a poor self-image and low self-esteem (caused by the weight gain)
• Individuals who do not exercise

  Experience increased levels of stress
• Taking part in physical activity provides stress relieving benefits