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THE RIVER SUMMER 2015 FOR THE SOUL 31 Go with the flow by Joe Campbell ts 2015 and by now we all know just how important regular exercise is for our physical and mental health. We are also starting to get a better idea of how to spend our time in the gym more effectively with the treadmill looking more and more lonely compared to the high intensity areas. If you are like me despite the rush of endorphins that come after a good session at the gym sometimes motivation can be a struggle. Heres my best albeit not so groundbreaking tip play sports Whilst working out regularly is a great way to stay in shape the benefits of playing regular sport can help even more. In fact research has even suggested that the intensity and range of movements involved in a game of 5-a-side football is better for your health than going for a run or lifting weights. The logic behind this is that the sustained stop-start nature of a game is fantastic for burning fat and building fitness and is itself a form of that high intensity interval training HIIT that youve been hearing so much about. It is not just physical benefits that we get from playing sport either current research suggests that we also get a significant mental boost too. According to 5-a-side.com some psychologists believe that the key to living a happy life is to get as much flow experience as possible. Flow is the term used to describe the optimal mental state that one experiences when fully immersed in a challenging task that empowered feeling you get when fully focused motivated and content with the activity you are doing. People who play sport regularly are shown to have a generally high level of flow when they are playing. Of course thats all well and good if you are young male who is into football but what about everyone else Well our capital has no shortage of options for all genders ages abilities and interests. Below is a selection of local sports centres and the facilities they offer the empowered feeling you get when fully focused motivated and content