Exercise reduces cravings
As mentioned before, exercise will knock out relapses. On top of that, it can also reduce cravings for the substances you use. That’s why you may want to start your exercise routine while you’re in treatment.
One study points out that when rehab attendees did moderate aerobic workouts for 12 weeks, their cravings were greatly reduced. Not only that, they were on pace to live a life without substances and not dealing with a single relapse in the process.