Does anyone else exercise for stress relief?
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sweetteadrinker2
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I'm going through some major life stress right now, and I've probably quadrupled my walking/jogging as it's the only thing that helps. Does anyone else do this in times of stress? Have you found anything that really reduces stress, like a certain pace or weightlifting? Or is it only cardio that works for you?
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I have found that when I'm mad or stressed about something, I tend to work harder at my cardio. Exercise isn't my go-to however and I'm trying to change that. Of all the things you could be using as stress relief, I think walking/jogging is an excellent choice0
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Sure. I like a good dead lifting session for stress. Cardio-meh. I hate it so I can't really say, but I do usually feel better after doing some if I've been sad or stressed.0
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I exercise everyday and while I'm not doing it specifically to relieve stress, it is definitely one of the added benefits to doing so. I would have to say that doing HIIT type workouts is better for relieving stress on days when I've had a very hectic day at work.0
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I exercise to stop panic attacks in their tracks. Usually works... usually.0
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Cardiosuits me better for stress relief, but exercise in general is good. I can focus and be quite aggressive with the pace. It kind of takes a lot out of you and you don't have the energy left.0
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Cardio is like a lifeline for me right now. I lift and do a lot of yoga, which I adore, but nothing touches cardio, as its hugely beneficial for elevating my moods. That said, it doesn't always work. In the past when I was suffering from major stress and anxiety cardio did help me cope, but it really couldn't help. The only thing that helped was eliminating what was causing my stress.0
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Oh, yes. I am anxious by nature and exercising helps.0
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walking is my go to but when Im super stress I weight lift more than normal as well and double up my work outs0
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If I've had a bad shift at work, I'll smash myself at the gym. If I'm angry I run. Hard. There is nothing more relaxing than a good long run0
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Yoga is my favorite when I'm really stressed. Weight lifting helps reduce my overall stress amount and I know that days I don't lift I'm a bit more grumpy.0
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high intensity cardio usually works for me. I wish I could use exercise more as my main stress relief. Sadly, sometimes it is still chocolate. Exercise makes me feel so much better for longer.0
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I find exercise of pretty much any variety does a great deal to ease the burden of stress on the mind and body. From what I've read cardio is typically the most effective for most people but any exercise has an impact. Deep relaxation exercises can be an enormous help, too, if you add can them into the mix. However, exercise should take priority. I'm speaking as an experienced meditation enthusiast there!0
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Nothing does as much as lifting does for me. Trying to use cardio for me just leaves me feeling empty and drained. But when I'm having a bad day, the absolute focus on form that lifting gives me has me leaving the gym with a massive weight off my shoulders0
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sweetteadrinker2 wrote: »I'm going through some major life stress right now, and I've probably quadrupled my walking/jogging as it's the only thing that helps. Does anyone else do this in times of stress? Have you found anything that really reduces stress, like a certain pace or weightlifting? Or is it only cardio that works for you?
Lift weights, man, yoga, cardio
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Most definitely .....soccer , running, and swimming are my stress relievers. ...0
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Definitely. A major stressor/frustration seems so much less significant after a good run. I also find that running at least 20 mpw (I average 30-40 while training) keeps me in a good place mood-wise. When I'm not running much (or at all) I get very grumpy and ragey.0
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Weight lifting, conditioning, muay thai and bjj are my methods of training. They do help to relieve stress but sex is much more effective IMO
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And I quote:
"Exercise gives you endorphins. Endorphins make you happy. Happy people just don't shoot their husbands, they just don't."0 -
I love a good trail run to de-stress. It wears me out in a pleasant way while letting me focus on nature, something that has always been personally (and, luckily, professionally) satisfying.0
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Yes!!!! Working out is my stress relief! It does wonders!0
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