“Confidence doesn’t come out of nowhere. It’s a result of something… hours and days and weeks and years of constant work and dedication” —Roger Staubach

Many people hit the gym or pound the pavement to improve cardiovascular health, build muscle, and of course, get a rockin’ body, but working out has above-the-neck benefits, too.

For the past decade or so, sports psychologists have pondered how exercising can boost brain function.

Regardless of age or fitness level, studies on football psychology show that making time for exercise provides some serious mental benefits.

Get inspired to exercise by reading up on these unexpected ways that working out can benefit mental health, relationships, and lead to a healthier football career overall.

Feeling confident in a rational and realistic manner is a sound safeguard against several physical, mental and emotional problems.

Here are a list of the top 10 ways in which exercise boosts football confidence:

Sense of Achievement: Whenever you exercise your personal worth increases because it gives you a feeling that you have done something rather than sitting passively and brooding over issues.

Enhanced well-being: When you exercise, the body releases chemical substances known as endorphins which relieve stress and make you feel good psychologically. This boosts your football confidence.

Physical Health: Regular exercise makes your immune system strong and well equipped to fight various diseases and infections. As you remain disease free, there is a sense of pride.

Appearance: Exercise gives you a good appearance and your body image improves. Feeling attractive and good about the way you look pumps up your self-confidence.

Change of Mindset: On some occasions when you are lost in anxious and negative thoughts, doing physical exercise can shake your football mindset and make you feel confident and positive.

Reliable Anchor: Exercise acts as a reliable anchor point in our life and makes you feel in control. Whenever we have something constant to look forward to we feel good and confident.

Socialization: Whether it is joining a gym, walking in the neighborhood park, attending a yoga or dance class, exercise gives us space and opportunity to meet people and form bonds. Socialization adds to the confidence.

Competition: While exercising you may have a wish to challenge yourself or someone else. Going past your limit makes you feel on top of the world in a game.

Sexual Performance: Many people feel low due to a bad sex life. Physical exercise improves your sexual stamina and sexual performance and enhances self-reliance.

Attention and Concentration: Exercise also increases your attention and concentration, which means that you can focus on the game a lot better and this becomes an important feel good factor.

Working out can have positive effects far beyond the gym (and beach season). Improving football mental toughness, gaining self-confidence, getting out of a funk, and even thinking smarter are some of the motivations to take time for exercise on a regular basis.

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