Ellen Bass Quotes

Being in good physical shape is the best way to combat depression. You just have endorphins running around your body. It is the best anti-depressive that there is.

Some people start a sport just to reduce weight, or some say, 'My doctor ordered me to run and do exercise', and for others, they run for completely different benefits. But it is not like that with sport. We need to eat, we need to rest, but also we need to run.

I think if you exercise, your state of mind - my state of mind - is usually more at ease, ready for more mental challenges. Once I get the physical stuff out of the way it always seems like I have more calmness and better self-esteem.

For me, working out is nothing to do with looks. It's to let it all out - the stress, the self-consciousness - you think less; it makes you more centred.

If we live a sedentary life, you're going to be depressed and lack confidence. So get out there and get active.

When you pump up your exercise, it makes you feel better and makes you look better, so you do a better job. It's mental, too.

All exercise releases endorphins and makes you feel good.

But if I go for a run somewhere, I feel the benefits of the endorphin release.

If I work out, for the rest of the day I feel so much more accomplished and better about myself.

Going to the gym is great for your body, but it's also great for your mind.

Sports saved my life.

I'm making little changes in my life to take care of myself, like putting in a mile or two on my treadmill every day.

Exercise is amazing, from the inside out. I feel so alive and have more energy.

The body must stay fit. Fit people like themselves much better.

Walking is a very underestimated exercise in North America. It's all run hard, lift weights and push your body, but walking is wonderful for elongating the body and posture.

Keep in shape: if you look good, you will feel confident.

I feel better if I exercise and eat healthily.

Everyone knows that exercise can improve your health. Exercise is a key part of managing your weight and maintaining healthy hearts, lungs, and other bodily systems. But did you know that exercise can make you more productive? The latest research shows that a regular exercise routine can make you happier, smarter, and more energetic.

I play tennis five hours a week, from Monday to Friday, for one hour every day. I like to be fit. If I can't exercise, I feel bad - I need to sweat and run to feel like I'm in good shape.

Exercise is overrated.

In terms of fitness and battling through cancer, exercise helps you stay strong physically and mentally.

Healthy foods are great, but it's important to keep your body active. Your muscles only get stronger and build more endurance for everyday things if you're moving and get the blood pumping. Exercising stimulates certain brain chemicals and can put you in a better mood!

Working out for me is something I do when I feel like it. But it's really about feeling good and taking care of my body rather than having to fit into any sort of model or anything like that. I try to eat well, and everything I do is really just to make me feel my best so that I can come to my job or my personal life and just feel really good.

I have long recognized a link between fitness and mental health and I think we need to encourage young people to take part in sports and team activities because we know it has such positive results.

Getting into shape helped get me into a better mood, and when I'm in a better mood, I'm funnier. My general attitude is better.