Fitness Program for Addiction Treatment

Why a Fitness Program for Addiction Treatment?

The benefits to exercise and physical activity are well-known to many but they can be even more valuable for a successful recovery.

Whether you chose cardio, yoga, weight training, or any other exercise opportunities, there is a fitness program that can work for you. Some of the many ways our fitness program helps aid recovery are detailed below.

The practice of exercise releases endorphins which immediately help improve mood and creates a general feeling of well-being. The release of endorphins can also help reduce pain and stress, which is crucial to those in recovery, as stress is a major trigger for use and relapse. In addition to individual counseling for addiction treatment and other group modalities such as the 12-step immersion in Austin, our fitness program is part of our holistic rehab for men.

Building Great Habits

The practice of a fitness routine and the resulting restorative rest it generates can add structure to your day which helps occupy the mind and body. Many people turn to substance abuse to overcome sleep issues, often only making the problem worse. By contrast, exercise helps promotes more restful and restorative sleep, without dependency.

More restful and restorative sleep also leads to increased energy. This can help you remain active during recovery as well as promote a stronger immune system. Substance abuse takes a toll on the body both mentally and physically and regular exercise can help heal some of that damage. Regular exercise also decreases the chance of cancer, stroke, heart disease, depression, diabetes, and several other ailments.

Several studies have suggested that regular excise can prevent further substance abuse up to 95 percent by helping to manage stress and a myriad of other factors that contribute to substance abuse. As the goal of recovery is to prevent further use and relapse, the Heartwood Recovery fitness programs will be a valuable key to your success.