FEATURE: DEPRESSION AND EXERCISE appropriate strategies are put in place so history does not repeat itself and your exercise program is unsuccessful again. •Prepare for setback and obstacles, such as life changes and things which may present along the way that you could not account for at the beginning. •Ensure you have good support around you to encourage you along the way. •Be aware of the best time of day for you to exercise – individuals suffering melancholic depression may lack energy in the morning, so exercising first thing can prevent procrastination becoming a barrier later in the day. •Severe depression may require individuals to also be taking medications to assist their recovery – be aware of the side effects and requirements of the medications when establishing exercise patterns. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Jacqui Louder is a sport and exercise psychologist with 17 years’ experience working clinically at Olympic Park Sports Medicine Centre in Melbourne and consulting to a variety of elite sporting teams and organisations. Currently, Jacqui is with Melbourne Storm Rugby League Club, Melbourne Vicentre swimming club, and the National Institute of Circus Arts. Jacqui specialises in eating disorders and working with patients suffering chronic fatigue syndrome, as well working across a variety of clinic and sport and performance areas. VOLUME 36 • ISSUE 2 2018 27 fzl/segamiytteg