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Exercise [Your Way]
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TO BETTER MENTAL HEALTH
Author, speaker, and clinical counsellor Kathi Cameron takes a deep dive into the science and psychology of exercise and how it can—for better or for worse—impact every aspect of your life. In Exercise [Your Way] to Better Mental Health: Exploring the Relationship Between Fitness Culture, Neuroscience, Exercise, and Mood, she brings to bear her academic credentials, her decades of work in the exercise and mental health profession, and her lived experience. She examines the role fitness culture, neuroscience, and exercise play in mental health while offering specific exercise prescriptions that will support those with anxiety, depression, and everything in between.
Exercise [Your Way] to Better Mental Health will appeal to a general readership interested in learning more about the science and psychology of exercise to improve and maintain [mental] health and how to create and stick to an exercise plan for life. It will also serve as an invaluable resource for clinical counsellors, psychologists, coaches, physiotherapist, kinesiologists, and personal trainers.
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What readers are saying
REVIEWS
Cameron offers a thoughtful exploration of the relationship between movement culture and mental health. Alongside witty and relatable anecdotes, the book offers practical, science-backed resources to help readers improve their mental health.
Carrie, MSW, RCSW
An excellent resource for those wanting to get into the fitness industry or those requiring additional knowledge of exercise prescription for clients with mental health symptoms. This book offers a practical guide for working with individuals diagnosed with anxiety and depression.
Vicki A., Kinesiologist
Absolutely spectacular! A great mix of science-based evidence, practical advice, and relatable anecdotes. It was not preachy or overly clinical . Kathi’s writing style is warm and engaging and held my interest(I often loose interest when reading non-fiction).
Susan N., LPN
Exercise Your Way to Better Mental Health offers a vital reorientation for exercise professionals committed to moving beyond aesthetics-driven fitness culture. Grounded in neuroscience and trauma-informed practice, this book shows how movement can support nervous system regulation, change symptoms of anxiety and depression, and strengthen both brain and body - while centering autonomy, intrinsic motivation, and enjoyment. Kathi Cameron introduces us to Polyvagal Theory, interoceptive awareness, and mental health-informed strategies in an accessible, inclusive framework that exercise professionals can immediately apply. This book necessarily dismantles harmful fitness myths and provides a sustainable, embodied model for care - one rooted in both science and humanity.
- Andrea K., Certified Athletic Therapist
This book is a must read for anyone looking to improve their mental health through exercise - without the guilt, pressure, or unrealistic expectations that often come with traditional fitness advice.
Cameron has a campasionate and down to earth approach that really makes this book stand out. Her writing is warm, engaging and judgement free! She acknowledges the barriers, struggles and negative past experiences that many people face when it comes to fitness culture. She doesn't push rigid workout plans, instead encourages readers to find movement that feels good, fits their lifestyle and supports their emotional well-being.
This book never feels clinical or preachy. It's filled with relatable anecdotes, science backed insights and practical tips that make exercise feel accessible and enjoyable.
If you've ever struggled with mental barriers to becoming active, this book is for you. It's an empowering refreshing take on movement as self-care, reminding one that the best kind of exercise is the one that works for you.
- Amazon Reader