Cardiovascular fitness concerns the ability of the heart, lungs and circulation to support sustained activity. Aerobic exercise, such as walking, cycling or swimming, can improve it when appropriately planned and repeated. Better fitness can make…Continue Reading
Physical activity can support metabolic health through effects on fitness, energy use and glucose regulation. In people taking antipsychotics, it can be one part of a plan addressing weight and cardiovascular risk. It does not…Continue Reading
Exercise can provide enjoyment, structure, confidence and social contact, as well as physical benefits. Some people experience improved mood or reduced stress after activity. These effects vary, and an activity that feels rewarding to one…Continue Reading
Research examines whether exercise can improve cognitive performance in schizophrenia, including attention, memory and executive processes. Some studies report benefits, but results depend on programme design, participation and the measures used. Improvement on a test…Continue Reading
Barriers to exercise can include fatigue, sedation, movement symptoms, low motivation, anxiety, cost, transport and lack of safe spaces. A person may understand the benefits and still struggle to participate. Treating inactivity as simple unwillingness…Continue Reading