Regular exercise is one of the best decisions you can make and one of the best investments you can treat yourself to for your long-term health. That doesn’t mean you need to run out and get new equipment or an expensive health club membership. Any physical exercise, even walking around your neighborhood for a half-hour, is a great start and a massive boost over a sedentary lifestyle. If you’re stuck inside most of the time from weather or disability, there are many YouTube videos on gentle indoor exercise for people of all physical ability levels. Any kind of workout has myriad health benefits.

People often think of exercise to lose weight and gain muscle, but it has many mental health advantages. Exercise can help manage the symptoms of mild depression and anxiety and can help people with ADHD focus. In addition to the mood-boosting benefits, regular exercise can also help keep your bathroom habits steady, which is a plus for everyone. Exercising outside, as long as you don’t have allergies, can be especially mood-boosting since you can savor some sunshine and beautiful surroundings while getting in your daily steps. If you find an exercise you enjoy, it becomes far easier to make it a routine.