Getting addicted to unnecessary habits might be easy but getting out of it might be a little tough but it’s definitely not impossible. Regardless of the kind of addiction, though it’s not easy, admitting that you have a problem is always the first step to overcome it.

Best remedy to keep your mind off is start exercising. It helps to ease addiction and make you feel better. Now it’s time to make a plan that includes different kinds of exercises.

Here are few exercises you can start for a fresh new beginning and live life to the fullest again:

1. Begin with Yoga

For addiction treatments, unrolling your yoga mat is first part of recovery. Strengthen your body by inculcating power yoga in your daily routine, which releases dopamine in the brain. Less intense workouts can be medication which helps unpack anxiety and stress that can trigger relapse. It also allows you to start having control of your mind and staying calm.

 

2. Outdoor Activities

Enjoying the various outdoor activities can boost dopamine levels during addiction treatment. A simple 10 – 15 mins will help stave off cravings when they arise. A brisk stroll outside or swimming for a while can also boost overall brain function by supporting growth of new brain cell.

 

3. Strength Training

Getting started with cardio is a good idea, but there are different recovery benefits like lifting a few weights. Main issue all recovering patients suffer from is Insomnia. Weight training or body weight exercises help you feel tired / exhausted which drains your energy and puts you to sleep. This will slowly help to build your sleep cycle.

 

4. Team Sports

Running to hit the goal or hitting the ball hard for a 6 with your friends is a good workout. Socializing with people who are nowhere near the addiction you have had, helps bring you back to the society and feel good. It also helps you learn and makes you much more confident about yourself.

 

Reference:
https://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/04/11/how-exercise-can-prime-the-brain-for-addiction/?_r=0

http://www.doctorcounselor.com/addictiontopower.html

https://www.addictioncenter.com/community/sweating-it-out-exercise-and-addiction-recovery/