As annoying as it is to admit it, exercise is the quickest, safest, most reliable
way to improve mental health. But if you're depressed, anxious, burnt out, or
struggling, it may feel impossible to get started, get serious, or even get out of
bed.
Work It Out is for people with diagnosed depression, anxiety, and executive
function disorders (like ADHD and autism), but also for anyone who sometimes
feels too gloomy or stressed to get moving. Written by an autistic personal
trainer, Work It Out busts myths about fitness while providing clear, actionable
advice on how to:
Incorporate exercise into your daily life
Build an adjustable workout plan for good and bad mental health days
Shake off the messages that say you're never doing enough
Set up a workout log that motivates you in exactly the way you need
Celebrate all your achievements, including getting out of bed
But also get a little exercise in bed, if that's where we are today
Featuring flow charts and exercise trackers that make it easy to choose and
customize a routine, this accessible guide will help you get the mood-boosting
effects of movement without making yourself miserable.
MILLENNIALS AND GEN Z WANT SELF-CARE WITHOUT STIGMA: This book fits in
with TikTok, Twitter, and Tumblr accounts sharing information about functioning well
with conditions like depression and ADHD while reducing shame
MOST PEOPLE STRUGGLE WITH MENTAL HEALTH—NOW MORE THAN EVER:
More than a third of the American adult population experiences symptoms of anxiety
and depression—jumping to more than 40% during the pandemic
FOR PEOPLE WITH AND WITHOUT MENTAL HEALTH DIAGNOSES: Depression,
anxiety, ADHD, etc. have better awareness than ever, but even people without mental
health conditions are increasingly exhausted and scattered due to world events
THE PANDEMIC DISRUPTED OUR EXERCISE ROUTINES: Even people who were
previously gym-goers may be rethinking their entire approach to exercise or struggling
to reestablish a regular practice
AUTHOR IS A FORMER PERSONAL TRAINER AND PROFESSIONAL PILLOW
FIGHTER: As an autistic fitness professional, Sarah Kurchak knows a lot about
exercise, why you should do it, and how to make it fun and rewarding—but also deeply
understands why it’s a struggle
ATTRACTIVE, EASY-TO-USE CHARTS: Features flow charts and exercise trackers
that make it easy to choose and customize a routine
