Exercise as Part of the Basic Treatment Wheel

Exercise is superb therapy for almost every condition at some point in the cycle. But, ADHD has some additional quirks to the usual arguments against not exercising.

So imagine every morning you leap out of bed, and eagerly start your exercise regimen. It doesn’t matter whether it is in your home or in in the gym. If you have ADHD you will get bored. Doing the same thing, for the same amount of time, on the same equipment, alongside pretty much the same people, and sloooowly completing a set of strict activities.

A perfect situation for boredom to set in.

There are many other exercise activities that can take the place of the traditional exercise routines. Refer to my list of Gold Silver and Bronze exercises and sports to suit ADHD.

Many years ago Prof Dawid van Velden of Stellenbosch University outside of Cape Town told the group I was in that when you exercise your body, you should also exercise your mind. This he said should be done with beauty.

So don’t run around the block, run in the mountains, or next to a river, or in a forest. This is powerful advice. And don’t say you don’t have time, make the time and effort!