Walk Away the Blues
Walk Away the Blues
Never Too Late
Losing her ability to run was a major blow for Ellis and likely triggered her depression. But now she goes to the YMCA for strength training, works on a cross-training machine, and does dance aerobics.
"So I'm still in the arena," says Ellis. "I am convinced that it really, really helps. If I'm unable to exercise for any reason, I really feel down in the dumps."
Scientists still are learning about why this is true. Is it exercise's effect on brain chemistry? Is it the boost to self-esteem? Is it the fellowship people gain when they exercise together? Or is it all of the above?
Urmson allows as how those questions are interesting. But the bottom line, she says, is simple: Exercise makes her feel better.
Has she slacked off since she first started working out after her accident? "Oh," she says with a laugh, "I'm afraid to stop."
David R. Dudley is based in Berkeley, Calif. His stories have appeared in The New Physician and The San Jose Mercury News.
Walk Away the Blues
Never Too Late
Losing her ability to run was a major blow for Ellis and likely triggered her depression. But now she goes to the YMCA for strength training, works on a cross-training machine, and does dance aerobics.
"So I'm still in the arena," says Ellis. "I am convinced that it really, really helps. If I'm unable to exercise for any reason, I really feel down in the dumps."
Scientists still are learning about why this is true. Is it exercise's effect on brain chemistry? Is it the boost to self-esteem? Is it the fellowship people gain when they exercise together? Or is it all of the above?
Urmson allows as how those questions are interesting. But the bottom line, she says, is simple: Exercise makes her feel better.
Has she slacked off since she first started working out after her accident? "Oh," she says with a laugh, "I'm afraid to stop."
David R. Dudley is based in Berkeley, Calif. His stories have appeared in The New Physician and The San Jose Mercury News.
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