| There are a lot of reasons to work out, but for | | | | Any exercise is better than none. However, most |
| someone who has ADD; those reasons are even | | | | people who have ADD benefit the most from either |
| more significant. While the health benefits of exercise | | | | resistance training or moderately difficult cardio training. |
| are well known and obvious, there are a whole set of | | | | The best way to get the most out of your workout is |
| different reasons why exercises is important to | | | | to combine the two in order to get the most bang for |
| someone who has ADD. | | | | your buck. |
| In some cases, someone who has ADD can have an | | | | For example, you could work on building lean muscle |
| addictive personality. They literally get a hold of an idea | | | | mass by doing resistance training on Monday, |
| and become addicted to it. This can lead to some | | | | Wednesday and Friday. On Tuesday and Thursday, |
| catastrophic consequences. However, the reverse can | | | | you could work on your cardiovascular system, by |
| be true, too. Instead of becoming addicted to | | | | doing some aerobic exercises or by using some |
| something that isn't good for them, they can actually | | | | equipment, such as a treadmill or elliptical trainer. |
| become addicted to something that is good for | | | | If you've never worked out before, you should |
| them-namely exercise. | | | | seriously consider hiring a personal trainer. A personal |
| Here are a few more reasons why exercise is | | | | trainer can help fashion a workout routine that fits your |
| important to people who have ADD: | | | | needs. They can also show you the proper form to |
| | | | use on each lift or exercise, which will cut down |
| 1. Exercise tires the body, and allows the body to rest. | | | | drastically on your chances of suffering an injury. |
| This will help you get a better night sleep, which in turn | | | | If you can't afford a gym membership or don't have |
| will help you focus better the next day. | | | | the time, you can always take up a sport or hobby, |
| 2. Exercises can cut down on the chances of | | | | such as cycling, rollerblading, walking, hiking or join a |
| suffering from depression, which is a common ailment | | | | sports league. It's extremely difficult to do something |
| of someone who has ADD. | | | | you don't enjoy, but a lot easier to engage in an activity |
| 3. Exercises can help you relax, quiet the mind and | | | | you do like. |
| work out any aggression or stress you may have. | | | | If you have ADD, you'll probably want to change your |
| Maintaining a regimen is often a challenge for ADD. As | | | | exercises routine on a regular basis. If you don't, |
| a mater of fact it is one of the major problems for | | | | chances are that boredom will set in, which will |
| people living with ADD namely staying on a diet. | | | | eventually lead to quitting. |
| Exercise helps with weight loss as well as the other | | | | Exercise is one of the best methods of dealing with |
| benefits I listed. | | | | and treating ADD. It's great for your body, mind and |
| What Types of Exercises are best For People Who | | | | spirit. Not only can you lessen the effects of ADD, but |
| Have ADD? | | | | you can look and feel great doing it. |