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Walking Can Also Lift Spirit

Dr. John F. Murray, a renowned psychologist specializing in sport performance is suggesting that walking has an added value other than improving physical health. Murray says that walking can also lift the spirit. The psychologist who resides in Palm Beach is offering clients the option of walking during counseling as a way of further improving mental health or strategizing for a performance advantage.

Murray experimented with this form of therapy recently with several professional athletes because ?the weather was nice and we wanted a change of pace and a chance to enjoy the beauty of Palm Beach. My office is situated in the midst of a trail that has been rated one of the 10 most beautiful walking trails in the world. There are a variety of other routes with sidewalks that take about one hour to complete while allowing for coffee along the way if we want.?

Murray added, ?Research has often shown that physical movement lifts mood through its effect on hormones in the brain,?, and I?ve seen how it also enhances mental clarity and focus.? The results so far have been impressive. Clients coming from as far away as Orlando and Key Biscayne seem to enjoy the change of pace after their long drive. Murray now gives all his clients the option of walking while taking.