
Fitness Therapy for Addiction Recovery at Revive Wellness Group
Revitalize Your Body and Mind Through Fitness
When people are focused on fueling their addiction, self-care often falls by the wayside. This neglect can lead to obesity, high blood pressure, and other health issues. At Revive Wellness Group, we believe fitness and wellness programs play an integral part in recovery. Our fitness programs are tailored to your goals and needs, helping you build confidence, strength, and mind-body balance, setting you on the path to becoming the best version of yourself.
Understanding How Fitness Fits into Recovery
Participating in a fitness therapy program can significantly enhance your mental and physical well-being. Unlike other holistic therapies, fitness therapy emphasizes physical activity for addiction treatment. It uses physical and psychological conditioning to help clients connect with their bodies and apply strategies from individual treatment. Fitness therapy can be done in one-on-one or group sessions.
Exercise not only offers physical benefits but also helps relieve stress and provides an outlet for anxiety, allowing you to better focus on your rehabilitation.
What Happens During Exercise?
Physical activity can stimulate neurons in the brain, similar to the way drugs mimic natural neurotransmitters. While drugs may produce excessive dopamine, physical activity can naturally activate the brain's basal ganglia, prefrontal cortex, and amygdala, which are linked to positive motivation, planning, and self-control. This natural activation is crucial in stabilizing brain chemistry during recovery.
Benefits of Fitness in Recovery
Elevating Your Mood:Exercise triggers the release of endorphins, creating a natural euphoria similar to the reward response from drugs and alcohol. Improving mood is essential for those battling addiction.
Pain Management:Regular physical exercise can alleviate pain and prevent stiff joints, helping manage discomfort that may arise during recovery.
Relapse Prevention:Exercise provides structure, boosts mood and energy levels, and increases your ability to resist cravings. Regular physical activity can improve self-esteem and self-confidence by focusing on your physical and mental health. The production of serotonin, dopamine, and endorphins during exercise supports a life free from drugs and alcohol.
Compliment Your Treatment
At Revive Wellness Group, we emphasize treating both the mind and body and teach our patients to recognize their interconnectedness. Physical activity is a crucial component of recovery, necessary for attaining complete wellness. You will work closely with your multidisciplinary team to assess your fitness level and determine if fitness therapy should be included in your integrative addiction treatment plan. We'll tailor the fitness program to complement other therapies and activities suitable for your health, capabilities, and interests.