In a recent survey of 16,000, Glamour magazine readers, 40% of the respondents expressed displeasure with their bodies. The good news, it didn’t take much to feel better. Simply by engaging in exercise regardless of body changes has been linked to improvement in self assessment.
The study published in the September 2009 issue of the Journal of Health Psychology was based on body image. The purpose of the study was to determine whether there was a connection between exercise and improved self image. As expected those who exercised were less critical of their bodies, but actual physical improvements were not necessary for the subjects to feel better about their appearance.
Take home message- Any type of exercise on a regular basis is good for mind and body. A little bit can go a long way!
