BENEFITS OF EXERCISE — We are Girls in Sport blog

Five Reasons why Exercise is Crucial for Girls

Over and over again we read news articles telling us that exercise makes our bodies healthier as well as helping us to live longer. Is it true? Recent research shows that, yes, exercise is indeed closely linked to a wide range of mood-based and social benefits. People who are physically active are happier and more satisfied with their lives. Exercise helps both adults and children to feel more connected and less anxious.

Caroline KingsJune 30, 2021EXERCISING AT HOME, BENEFITS OF EXERCISE, BENEFITS OF SPORT, GIRLS MENTAL HEALTH, GIRLS WHO SWEAT

Mental Health Awareness Week - why it matters for girls

It’s Mental Health Awareness week and here at We are Girls in Sport, we wanted to remind you of the importance of exercise and mental health, for all you girls and young women in particular. We know that people bang on about it all the time (!), but we want you to achieve your potential and be the best version of yourself that you can be! Exercise is critical to your well-being, both physical and mental.

Caroline KINGSMay 20, 2020MENTAL HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH AND GIRLS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS, MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH, MENTAL HEALTH FOUNDATION, ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, SELF-ESTEEM, LOW SELF-ESTEEM, BODY CONFIDENCE, WE ARE STRONG, WE ARE VULNERABLE, WE ARE NOT ALONE, BENEFITS OF EXERCISE