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We never exercise to lose weight

Name: We never exercise to lose weight
Uploaded: 2024-04-22T20:33:50+00:00
Duration: 30 s
Channel: Dr. Kevin Skinner
Description: Dr. Kevin Skinner argues that exercise should not be pursued for weight loss but for strengthening the body and mind and improving mental health and…

22 Apr 2024 · 1 min

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Dr. Kevin Skinner argues that exercise should not be pursued for weight loss but for strengthening the body and mind and improving mental health and wellbeing. He reframes exercise as a tool for feeling healthier and as an effective antidepressant rather than primarily a weight-loss strategy.

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We never exercise to lose weight. Exercise should never be about losing weight. Exercise should be about feeling healthy, strengthening the body, and knowing what it does for our mental health and wellbeing. So when people say, I want to lose weight and I need to exercise, I'm like, actually, let's reframe that. What's the purpose of exercise? The purpose of exercise is to strengthen your muscles, strengthen your mind, and help you feel better about life. It's a great antidepressant. I'm a big fan of. Look, we do these things for a reason.