Exercise Improves Focus in ADHD

For teens and young adults who should be engaged in and actively exploring their external worlds, these issues can have significant implications. This includes the development of co-morbid mental health issues such as depression and anxiety.

Based on this description of ADHD and the benefits of exercise, it is possible to see where some overlaps occur. Exercise improves overall mood. For adolescents and young adults struggling with ADHD, exercise may help prevent the development of mental health problems. If these issues are already present, exercise may stabilize mood and reduce symptoms of both anxiety and depression.

While these benefits are obvious, there are other benefits of exercise for young adults with ADHD. In particular, exercise may boost activity in regions of the brain associated with attention. Exercise typically results in the release of neurochemicals such as dopamine and norepinephrine. These chemicals can stimulate parts of the brain responsible or attention and concentration. Thus, by engaging in regular exercise adolescents and young adults may be able to boost their attention and focus.

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