Using Exercise as Medication for ADHD
"Think of exercise as medication. For a very small handful of people with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD ADD), it may actually be a replacement for stimulants, but, for most, it's complementary — something they should absolutely do, along with taking meds, to help increase attention and improve mood," said John Ratey, M.D., an associate clinical professor of psychiatry at Harvard Medical School, in an article for ADDitudeMag.com. (Read More)
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Strength Training
Strength training provides a wide array of benefits including: muscular strength, endurance, posture, bone density, improved body image, body composition and mental health while reducing the risk of injury.
The Mayo Clinic (2008) recommendation states: “Strength training is even a good idea for kids who simply want to look and feel better. In fact, strength training can put your child on a lifetime path to better health and fitness.”
Strength training programs are designed to encompass all of the major muscle groups and challenge the participant regardless of athletic ability.