Q: What are some ways that exercise can help with stress relief?
A: Reactions to stress vary by person, but there are several strategies that can help you keep the negative effects of stress to a minimum: yoga, meditation, biofeedback, getting more sleep, eating a balanced diet, and the very best antidote to a stressful life: exercise. I know, you are thinking, "I am stressed because I already have too much to do. How can I fit in yet another activity?" It may take some planning, rearranging and commitment, but the benefits are definitely worth it.
1. When you exercise your body produces endorphins, which help to make you happy.
2.While concentrating on exercising, whether it be a sport or simply jogging, you are focused on the task at hand and not thinking about the situations that are stressing you.
3. Long-term stress can lead to serious medical issues, which inevitably create more stress. By exercising, you help to alleviate stress and reduce stress-related illnesses.
4. Not only do you avoid stress-related illnesses, but exercise makes you healthier. The science is clear on this point.
Exercise is not the only effective stress relief method, but it is the only one that plays such an important role in your overall health and well being.