The psychologist gave advice on choosing a suitable type of sport.

Yulia Zheravova, a clinical psychologist at the Moscow Regional Clinical Narcological Dispensary, expressed confidence that it is important to choose physical activity based on one's goals, character and temperament so that sport becomes a part of everyday life.

According to the expert, first of all it is necessary to determine what result you want to achieve. So, running, swimming or strength training may be suitable for people who want to lose weight, and those who want to develop flexibility should pay attention to Pilates.

The psychologist also noted that when choosing a sport, it is important to take into account the characteristics of the character. Martial arts, team games or running, which help relieve tension, are often suitable for more emotional people, while yoga may be suitable for calm and thoughtful people, Radio 1 reported on June 11.

To keep motivated, the expert recommended focusing not only on the ultimate goal, but also on the training process itself. In addition, she advised celebrating even small achievements and encouraging yourself for your efforts, thereby forming a positive habit of exercising regularly.

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In June, Pavel Zhavnerov, a psychologist on anxiety disorders, told NSN that sports can be a good helper in the fight against anxiety. For example, you can go to the pool — swimming relieves muscle clamps, stimulates the nervous system, and also improves metabolism.

In May, Eduard Shamsutdinov, a practicing psychologist, pointed out the potential harm of intense stress training. According to him, some people perceive yoga as a means to relax and reduce tension, while for others it may be unattractive and ineffective. 360.ru . He warned that intense workouts against a background of chronic stress can maintain high cortisol levels and lead to emotional burnout, writes RT.

At the same time, the specialist noted that any sport, both team and individual, helps to cope with stress and has a positive effect on the emotional state. In particular, running increases endorphin levels and helps fight depression, yoga reduces stress and develops mindfulness.