Local trainer explains benefits of working out on mental health

Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase "when you look good, you feel good" is true. 

MACON, Georgia (41NBC/WMGT) – A local trainer joined the 41NBC team on 41Today and explained that working is beneficial to your mental health.

Eric Henderson, a local trainer from Planet Fitness, says the phrase “when you look good, you feel good” is true.

Henderson says to stay upright while doing squats and demonstrated the workout while using a kettlebell. Henderson also demonstrated side lunges and said this is a substitute for a machine that works your abductor.

“The hardest thing you can do is to just walk through their doors,” said Henderson. He encourages everyone to just workout, no matter where you are at on your health journey.