Exercise has to be one of the absolute best ways of reducing stress. When you exercise or are physically active, your body releases endorphins. These are hormones which fight stress. Exercise assists you with getting your mind off your problems and it also helps with clearing your head.
You are well aware of the evidence which shows that exercise does your body good. However, chances are good that you’re too busy and stressed to fit it into your routine. Almost any form of exercise, from aerobics and yoga to everything in between, can act as great a stress reliever. If you’re not a pro athlete, or even if you’re out of shape, it is still possible for you to make a little exercise go a long way towards stress management.
Stress Isn’t Just In Your Head
Chronic tension can be the cause of both long-term conditions (such as depression, heart disease, type 2 diabetes as well as high blood pressure) as well as everyday health woes (headaches, back pain, insomnia, upset stomach, anxiety, and anger). Stress isn’t gender-neutral either. Research shows that women experience stress more acutely than men. In addition, women are more susceptible to the physiological effects of chronic stress.
How To Put Exercise And Stress Relief To Work For You
A successful exercise and workout programme begins with a few simple steps.
Consult With Your Doctor
If you have not exercised for a good number of months or years or, alternatively, you have health concerns that are at the back of your mind then you may want to chat a chat with your doctor or health practitioner before beginning a new exercise routine.
Walk Before You Run
Build up your fitness level gradually. Excitement about a new workout programme can lead to overdoing it as well as possibly even injury.
For most healthy adults, it is recommended getting at least 150 minutes of reasonable aerobic activity, or 75 minutes of energetic aerobic activity, every single week. You may want to get a combination of moderate and vigorous activity. Examples of moderate aerobic activity involve brisk walking or swimming. Vigorous aerobic activity may include running or biking. Greater amounts of exercise will offer even greater health benefits. In addition, you should aim to do strength training exercises for all major muscle groups at twice a week.
Do What You Love
Almost any form of exercise or movement may increase your fitness level while lowering your stress. The most important thing to do to pick an activity which you enjoy. Examples include walking, stair-climbing, jogging, dancing, bicycling, yoga, tai chi, gardening, weightlifting as well as swimming.
And remember that you don’t need to join a gym to get moving. Have a walk with the dog, attempt body-weight exercises or do a yoga video at home.
Pencil It In
In your schedule, you could need to do a morning workout one day and an evening activity on the next. However, carving out some time to move every day will help you make your exercise programme an ongoing priority. In addition, you should aim to include exercise in your schedule throughout your week.
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Exercise and regularly working out has loads of benefits for both your physical and mental health. To learn what other benefits of exercise there are, we suggest doing our Personal Training Diploma. Read more about it here.
