Is it true....

glynda66
glynda66 Posts: 184 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
...that exercise is a GOOD stress reducer...or is that just a vicious rumor?

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  • pet1127
    pet1127 Posts: 572 Member
    It is SO true
  • rfechter
    rfechter Posts: 109 Member
    it is definitely true.
  • terri0527
    terri0527 Posts: 678 Member
    Does it for me! :bigsmile: :bigsmile: :bigsmile:
  • Shawnzgirl78
    Shawnzgirl78 Posts: 148 Member
    VERY true. I can go from being in the most frumpy mood ever to the best day ever with just even 15 min of exercise!
  • Getit_Simpson
    Getit_Simpson Posts: 69 Member
    I know when I kickbox it relieves a lot of stress! It's great!
  • JenniTheVeggie
    JenniTheVeggie Posts: 2,474 Member
    VERY true!
  • shadow2soul
    shadow2soul Posts: 7,692 Member
    I find it is a great way to relieve stress.
  • jgcurry3
    jgcurry3 Posts: 172 Member
    Undoubtedly true.
  • Athena53
    Athena53 Posts: 717 Member
    Absolutely. I've been working out my entire adult life and some of my best workouts have been on stressful days, releasing all that pent-up adrenaline. Despite a somewhat stressful job (I love it but occasionally there's too much to do), I sleep like a baby 99% of the time. If I gave up exercise I'd be on Xanax.
  • parmoute
    parmoute Posts: 99 Member
    I've seen reports (though now I couldn't cite them) that while it works great for lots of people, it's not a guarantee. I went looking for that information because it's never really helped me feel better, no matter how long or how hard I work out (in fact, years ago I would run until I had an asthma attack *hoping* I might finally wear out my demons -- and yes, I've gotten professional help for that).

    Cardio is supposed to be a great mood booster, but even though I am in a much better state of mental health and am able to exercise responsibly, I get no inherent pick-me-up from working out. I am proud of myself when I stick to my workout schedule on days I really don't want to do it, but I'm also proud of myself when I eat healthy despite how badly I want to overindulge. It kind sucks -- I could certainly use more ways to relieve stress :tongue:
  • jkestens63
    jkestens63 Posts: 1,164 Member
    For me it is. I exercise hard and once I get into it, I don't think much about what is stressing me out and when I am done Whatever is bothering me doesn't seem so dire. Plus I feel so great just about getting it done that I find it hard to be stressed about other things.
  • MelsAuntie
    MelsAuntie Posts: 2,833 Member
    Do it enough and you can replace stress with pain. Just ask my knees.
  • jc1961AA
    jc1961AA Posts: 283 Member
    Absolutely true, if I don't train/have an activity I am in a very bad mood, when I train I feel happier, sleep better etc
    JC
  • mockchoc
    mockchoc Posts: 6,573 Member
    Brisk walking saved my life at one stage so yes it does help you a lot.
  • AmbyrJayde
    AmbyrJayde Posts: 257 Member
    So very very true,
  • lintino
    lintino Posts: 526 Member
    Yes, working out really elevates my mood and usually whatever I am PO'ed about is beaten into submission.
  • Ninguneado73
    Ninguneado73 Posts: 832
    I am inclined to believe it. Running does it for me, more than lifting.
  • HeidiCooksSupper
    HeidiCooksSupper Posts: 3,839 Member
    Yes, yes, yes!
  • dogo187
    dogo187 Posts: 376
    for me YES!!!!! I had a late afternoon workout planned for yesterday and in the hours prior I was in a terrible, horrible mood...

    after a good workout my whole mindset changed....

    too bad those ****ty feelings came back today and I was unable to get to the gym...!
  • violettatx
    violettatx Posts: 230 Member
    Definitely true. It is the best after-work stress killer ever.
  • _namaste_
    _namaste_ Posts: 246
    100% true for me.
  • arcticfox04
    arcticfox04 Posts: 1,011 Member
    yea, it does help some. Though I found taking a nap to be just as effective.
  • Lyadeia
    Lyadeia Posts: 4,603 Member
    Whenever I am pissed off about something, I take it out on barbells...or I do some kickboxing...and I always feel better afterwards.
  • amybg1
    amybg1 Posts: 631 Member
    Truth, 100%! And your performance even increases when you're angry or feel otehr emotions than sadness...Though when I feel down I can still manage a pretty good workout
  • bwogilvie
    bwogilvie Posts: 2,130 Member
    Exercise reduces stress for me! In fact, if I think of stressful things (especially at work) while I exercise, I tend to work out harder, and destress even more effectively.

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