Links and Resources

Exercise and Sports Resources

Working Out Builds the Mind's Muscle - overview of the many cognitive and mental health benefits of exercise.
How exercise helps the brain cope with stress - research findings showing why exercise is a great stress reducer.
Exercise can ease depression and anxiety - Mayo Clinic staff explain the mental health benefits of exercise for individuals with depression and anxiety, including tips for how to get started.

Exercise Decreases Depression - Article about the depression-reducing benefits of exercise.

Just a little exercise goes a long way toward helping people feel better - you don't have to knock yourself out to experience the mental and physical benefits of exercise.

Staying motivated and sticking to your exercise program - specific tips for how to keep exercising long-term, from the Mayo Clinic.

Sports lifts self-esteem in young athletes - the benefits of being physically active for children and teens.

Resources for Athletes - an introduction to sport psychology and athlete resources from the Association for the Advancement of Applied Sport Psychology.
How Principles of Sport Psychology Can Work Off the Field - short article on using strategies from sport psychology in your job to reduce stress and improve performance.

Key Mental Skills for Performance Enhancement - a collection of articles written for runners, cyclists and swimmers on using goal setting, mental preparation, relationships, and other skills for improved performance.

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