Aerobic Exercise and Feeling Better?

I've always been into bicycling, so didn't really need a reason to jump back into it, but a few weeks ago I got a new bike and have started hitting the trails near where I live pretty hard.

I'm usually riding about 45 mins to an hour and average about 135 bmp heartbeat, sometimes up to 160 if I'm really huffing it. My Apple Watch is helpful for tracking workouts.

Well a few days ago I came across an article that says through aerobic exercise (to the point where you work up a good sweat) your brain can generate new neurons and these neurons are in the frontal cortex and middle part of the brain, the latter of which I believe helps with emotion and memory. Previously scientists didn't think adults grew new neurons.

In any event, over the past two weeks I've started to feel so much better...mind is calmer and seems "stronger" emotionally. I've had a few low-level anxiety events during this time, but they haven't been overwhelming.

Just sharing to see if anyone else if a big biker or aerobic exercise junkie. Does it help with your anxiety?

Hi

Yes exercise is great for helping you feel better I have been walking 3/4 miles a day and have found that it has really improved my mood.

Hibee