Exercise, mental health and quality of life. Third revised edition

What exactly is this euphoria, joy, pleasure or redemption that one receives from exercise? This book examines the effects of exercise on mental health, personality, quality of life, stress, depression, self-esteem and body image. The psychological effects of exercise on people with illnesses. The links between exercise and issues such as alcohol abuse, drugs, doping, smoking and obesity. In an effort to address hypermobility and at the same time to find inner balance, appropriate forms of exercise are proposed to improve physical and mental health, as well as quality of life, through strategies of self-activation, self-control, self-regulation or motivational techniques. In this book, specific forms of exercise, exercise programmes incorporating psychological strategies, practical guidelines and examples are developed.