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what exercises do you do to vent?

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  • Donica_Marie
    Donica_Marie Posts: 64 Member
    I do Zumba, instead of focusing on being angry and venting, I focus on something that I genuinely enjoy that makes me happy.

    I can't stay upset when I'm shakin my *kitten* to some sweet Latin beats :)
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    LOL I do the same thing ...love me some Zumba!
  • saraann4
    saraann4 Posts: 1,296 Member
    kickboxing
  • ninerbuff
    ninerbuff Posts: 49,122 Member
    i wailed on a heavy bag until i couldn't pick up my arms
    This. We have bags in our gym and nothing like a good k box workout to get out anger if you need to.

    A.C.E. Certified Personal and Group Fitness Trainer
    IDEA Fitness member
    Kickboxing Certified Instructor
    Been in fitness for 28+ years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition
  • Graelwyn75
    Graelwyn75 Posts: 4,404 Member
    Running, biking or a very long and fast walk.
    I basically have to exhaust myself once I hit a mood as I experience extreme anger under the right circumstances.
    I have been considering getting a punching bag actually.
  • MemphisKitten
    MemphisKitten Posts: 878 Member
    Play angry music while I Pole!
  • tigerblood78
    tigerblood78 Posts: 416 Member
    brazilian jiu jitsu
  • shamah84
    shamah84 Posts: 110 Member
    I get on the elliptical with my ipod on blast until I feel better. Sometimes it's an hour and sometimes an hour and a half :)
  • isabele123
    isabele123 Posts: 159 Member
    punching bag!
  • 2gurl45
    2gurl45 Posts: 32
    BODY COMBAT! it's the BEST venting exercise for me, I just feel like I'm punching people when I do it :3 Feels good!
  • JustANumber85
    JustANumber85 Posts: 644 Member
    run.
  • lostemt
    lostemt Posts: 152 Member
    run and lift weights
  • pinkgumdrop123
    pinkgumdrop123 Posts: 262 Member
    Running and kickboxing
  • Lovingmyboys89
    Lovingmyboys89 Posts: 27 Member
    Definitely kick boxing!
  • laceybrobie
    laceybrobie Posts: 495 Member
    Spin class. And spin class and o wait spin class.
  • beckyboop712
    beckyboop712 Posts: 383 Member
    Once upon a time I would go climbing when I needed to vent or just needed a break from life. Why? Because it was more important to think about my next move so I wouldn't fall off the wall (indoor climbing) than to worry about anything else. I was such a relaxed person during most of my first year of grad school. I need to get back on that.
  • healthylife56
    healthylife56 Posts: 32
    Using a punching bag. Great workout and removes all my frustrations
  • WDEvy
    WDEvy Posts: 814 Member
    Hiking and swimming really clear my head.
  • bdamaster60
    bdamaster60 Posts: 595 Member
    Dead lifts 6sets x 1 rep, scream your head off as you max out and drop that weight.
  • amonkey794
    amonkey794 Posts: 651 Member
    working Biceps and Triceps for me. Oh and deadlifts :)
  • sjeannot
    sjeannot Posts: 143
    I don't know. For me, singing always gets my emotions out. Most people do not believe that singing is an exercise but the vocal chords are a muscle. When I sing on stage, after one song, I sweat almost as much as i I were running for ten minutes. So crazy. But when I sing, I dance too, especially in performance mode. Anyway, it does help.
  • ash190489
    ash190489 Posts: 587 Member
    Boxing! Or lift heavy weights!
  • norrishbex
    norrishbex Posts: 35 Member
    I head down the beach with my horse. Nothing better than galloping flat out on a beach. I love it and my horse loves it.
  • BigDnSW
    BigDnSW Posts: 641 Member
    i wailed on a heavy bag until i couldn't pick up my arms

    I am unable to run..but I murder the bag...Rock on!

    Oh, and I go fly fishing at this great quiet stream. Trust me, it's a workout and the peaceful surroundings are settling.
  • verptwerp
    verptwerp Posts: 3,628 Member
    I did some "venting" this morning ........ 9 miles on recumbant bike (intervals) ........ 1.5 miles on TM to cool off ........ lifted 6,350 lbs on 4 machines ...... by then I was more tired than mad .........

    And yes, I wiped down each machine after using it :drinker:
  • kath711
    kath711 Posts: 710 Member
    soccer and running.
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