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Exercise Reduces Stress Get the Feel Good Factor Working For You!
Exercise reduces stress, improves fitness levels and helps you sleep. Exercising regularly is one of the most effective stress management techniques - it's free, healthy, and requires no drugs.
So how come you're not getting on your bike or grabbing the dog's lead and heading off for for some stress reduction right now?
Exercise and the Feel Good Factor
There's no doubt that exercise can make you feel good - activity increases the levels of endorphins which are released by the brain - Wikipedia says:-
They are produced by the pituitary gland and the hypothalamus in vertebrates during exercise, excitement, pain, consumption of spicy food, love and orgasm, and they resemble the opiates in their abilities to produce analgesia and a feeling of well-being.
When we're stressed, sometimes we can't even think straight let alone find the time or motivation to exercise! Whatever form of exercise you choose it should be relaxing and exhilarating and not stressful - this is a very personal choice, maybe you find rock climbing or abseiling does it for you, most of us would probably be terrified at the prospect!
Don't Make Stress Reduction Stressful - Exercise Reduces Stress!
Choose something you enjoy and will continue to do regularly, setting achievable goals. This way you'll feel more positive and motivated to include exercise in your life on a regular basis. You could include a hobby that gets you out and about and gives an additional reasons to exercise.
My favorite way to kick stress out of the window is to walk - with my dogs and camera. As soon as we set off the stress begins to ebb away, watching my four-legged buddies joyfully running around, and taking photographs - perfect!
Whatever form of exercise you choose, enjoy it! If you don't want to go walking, cycling etc then consider starting a home exercise routine. Other forms of stress management are useful too, such as meditation and relaxation techniques, but they don't have the added benefits to your body.
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I'm Tiffany - fifty something midlifer - 20 years experience! This site is packed with advice and information to help you get the most out of life by becoming, healthier, fitter, happier and ultimately taking you to a more satisfying future. C'mon, let's do it together!