Mental Matters: Exercise

The gym may be known for flexing muscles, but it is also a place to flex the mind.

Dr. Richard Reither Is a family and individual therapist who believes there are other ways to manage the stress of everyday life.

“Both In the medical field and psychological field for the longest time. It’s been well established that exercise is vital for physical health as well as mental health,” says Reither.

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, one in four adults in the U.S suffer from some form of mental illness.

Finding time to work out is key to personal trainer Zach Onoro.

“You really wanna make sure you staying pretty consistent and disciplined on your stuff which builds a routine and a regiment which helps your mentality,” says Onoro.

For Fresno State Student Mari Zavala, consistency in the gym is the toughest part.

“I didn’t like it, but I would still do it,” says Zavala. “I kept falling out of it. In and out, and I don’t know. It was never something I liked to do until I started doing it for myself.”

Thirty minutes of exercise a day is enough to get you in shape. Whether you decide to go out for a leisurely walk or pump some iron. Physical activity is just as important for the mind as it is for the body. 

The Student Recreational Center is free to all Fresno State Students.