Everyone has a different outlet when it comes to their mental health. Now it is starting to be more common to see teens go to the gym, not only for their physical health but now their mental health. It has been shown that teens nowadays are going to the gym to get better results for their physical health, but then start to realize it has more effect on them then they first anticipated.  

When an individual worksout, a chemical called Dopamine is released which has the effect of improving your mood. Psychologists highly recommend working out because it also leads to a sense of accomplishment which helps the individual’s mind. 

Allowing time for yourself to accomplish something that no one else can do for you is taking ownership of your own mind and body’s wellness. Statistics show that only 23% of high school students currently go to the gym, claimed the data that nearby gyms have taken. 

Jake, who is a personal trainer at a Charter fitness gym, explains that he has seen an increase in membership with people in the age range of sixteen through eighteen who are starting to focus more on fitness with hope it will improve their mental health. 

“Some of this I attribute to teens being home during the pandemic and looking for ways to improve their health. They learned that they felt better when they were consistently physically active. It had a positive effect on their mind and they felt better,” said Jake. 

It will be exciting to see the positive effects this has on the overall health of our generation in the future. People don’t think about how much of an effect it’ll have on them mentally, and many say it is a decision they will forever be grateful for.