Estimated Price

£1,000

Summary

The link between exercise and mental health is complicated. Inactivity can be both a cause and a consequence of mental illness, for example. But there are lots of ways that exercise can benefit your mental health, such as:

• The levels of chemicals in the brain, such as serotonin, stress hormones and endorphins, change when you exercise. 

• Regular exercise can help you sleep better. And good sleep helps you manage your mood.

• Exercise can improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem. People who exercise regularly often report how good achieving a goal makes them feel. 

• Exercise can distract you from negative thoughts and provide opportunities to try new experiences.

• It offers an opportunity to socialise and get social support if you exercise with others. 

• Exercise increases your energy levels. 

• Physical activity can be an outlet for your frustrations. 

• Exercise can reduce skeletal muscle tension, which helps you feel more relaxed.  North Ayrshire ice hockey club creates a safe environment to children/ young adults to support the training needs, proving them with coaches to support ongoing training needs and a facility to do this safely.

Description

Our club supports people of all ages, providing exercise, descipline, respect and self belonging. We have incorporated session to support children with additional needs, removing those barriers and allowing them to take part and belong to a club. Exercise can improve your sense of control, coping ability and self-esteem. People who exercise regularly often report how good achieving a goal makes them feel.