Two to five guided sessions per week, integrated into your treatment plan. Strengthen your body, calm your mind, and build self-confidence.
The link between exercise and mental health has been known since the 1970s. Physical activity reduces stress, increases energy, and supports emotional balance.
Numerous studies confirm these benefits. Both cardio and strength training alleviate symptoms of depression, improve cognitive function, and reduce stress. At Welbewust Life, we base our entire approach on these proven facts.
Exercise is a powerful tool for long-term brain health. It doesn't replace therapy, but accelerates progress by stimulating neuroplasticity: the brain's ability to grow and adapt.
Consistent physical activity strengthens mental resilience by stimulating three key molecules involved in brain adaptation, emotion regulation, and cognitive performance.
Increases 200–300% after exercise, stimulates the growth of new brain cells and protects existing neurons.
Concrete effect: Better memory, faster learning, improved mood regulation.
Increased by 20–40% with regular exercise, supports brain recovery and cognitive function.
Concrete effect: Faster recovery from mental fatigue, better focus during studies or work.
Stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in the brain, improving neural connectivity and brain health through strengthened vascular networks.
Concrete effect: Greater brain resilience, improved cognitive functions, better recovery from mental fatigue.
Often called the "happiness hormone," endorphins create a sense of euphoria, making you feel better during and after exercise. They also reduce stress and anxiety.
Concrete effect: Natural pain relief and mood improvement that lasts for hours after training.
Provides a feeling of satisfaction and reward after exertion, keeping you motivated by linking your brain to the positive experience.
Concrete effect: Creates motivational loops that make you want to start exercising again.
Improves mood and reduces feelings of depression. It also plays a role in regulating sleep, which promotes rest and recovery.
Concrete effect: Better mood regulation and improved sleep quality.
Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, helps the body cope with physical stress from intense exercise by regulating energy and recovery.
Concrete effect: Better stress management and improved recovery between training sessions.
Adrenaline, often called the “fight-or-flight hormone,” increases heart rate, breathing, and blood flow, which enhances performance and alertness.
Concrete effect: Increased focus and energy that extends beyond your workout.
Lifting weights not only builds muscle mass but also mental resilience. The principle of progressive overload (gradually increasing the weight) teaches your brain that you're capable of handling increasingly greater challenges.
Cardio training is like meditation in motion. The rhythmic, repetitive nature helps quiet the anxious chatter in your head, while your brain is flooded with mood-boosting chemicals.
Sports that require rapid decision-making, coordination, and strategy offer additional cognitive benefits by strengthening neural networks through multi-input processing.
The hydrostatic pressure of water has a calming effect on the nervous system, while the resistance provides a full body workout that is gentle on the joints
Because exercise is an essential part of your treatment, proper guidance is crucial. We partner with NUL30 Gym to ensure you receive the highest quality training, specifically tailored to strengthening your mental health.
How this strengthens your treatment
Exercise is an essential part of your treatment and is evaluated in conjunction with your mental health goals. To ensure top-quality support, we partner with NUL30 Gym to offer one to two guided sessions per week, specifically focused on promoting mental well-being. Your progress is regularly monitored, and your plan is adjusted as needed, ensuring physical activity always aligns with your therapeutic progress—under the guidance of professionals committed to the highest standards.
Participant Sports & Therapy
"I was skeptical at first, but the combination of therapy and exercise has worked wonders. With help, I've regained my motivation and now feel fitter and more confident."
Client with initial shyness and perseverance"Exercising was always a challenge, but with the help of my psychologist and trainer, I quickly noticed the benefits. It gave me structure and focus, and I feel less stressed. Highly recommended!"
Client with initial shyness and perseverance"As a passionate athlete, I chose sports therapy, and I'm glad I did. The combination of group exercise, coaching, and evaluation with a psychologist made me realize the positive effects. It truly contributed to my recovery."
Client with initial shyness and perseverance"Collaborating with the gym provided me with a safe space to recover. The combination of exercise, the workbook, and conversations with my psychologist helped me make rapid progress—the treatment was even completed sooner than expected."
Client with initial shyness and perseveranceBased on your intake, we will create a program that maximizes those brain-boosting substances (BDNF, IGF-1, VEGF) while simultaneously building physical strength and self-confidence.
We don't just look at your fitness level, but also assess how exercise affects your mood, energy, and stress levels. Your trainer will gain insight into your treatment goals and mental challenges.
By setting personal goals through coaching, staying active, and learning to move with intention, you'll develop habits that help you feel clearer, more focused, and more in control—even between therapy sessions.
Your trainer will regularly consult with your therapist about your progress, challenges, and breakthroughs. This creates a feedback loop that optimizes both your physical and mental progress.
Tracking your progress is essential for staying motivated and understanding how exercise affects your mental health. Here are a few excellent apps for tracking different types of activity:
See how consistent movement rewires your brain and drives greater progress week after week.
Brain changes: BDNF levels begin to rise, new neural connections are formed
Brain changes: Neuroplasticity peaks, cognitive functions improve
Brain Changes: New Habits Embedded, Lasting Neural Adaptations
Brain Changes: Sustained Neuroplasticity, Optimized Brain Chemistry
Five guided sessions per week
€60/month
