Exercise helping with stress

Jenn421 · June 2011

hey all i have a very stressful job and trying really hard to lose weight I would like to exercise when I'm mad but I get to frustrated and then dont Want to if anyone has any advice for which exercises I could do for something to help me out I would appreciate it thanks

cjs3001 · June 2011

For me it's something really fast with really loud music. I go on my thigh stepper or my bike with some dance music and just pound it out. I hope you can find something that works for you!

crackerjack345 · June 2011

Try to find something you love to do. I love to swim, and so I've been going to water aerobics and swimming laps. I love basketball and volleyball so I've been playing with a group of ladies at my church on Tues & Weds. I just can't STAND the treadmill, and ellipticals are evil torcher devices (for me). Now, when I'm having a bad day I look forward to my workouts and almost nothing will keep me from them. :~) Good luck in your journey!!

ruffledviolet · June 2011

swimming!!!

guppygirl322 · June 2011

Run! I just started couch to 5k last Sunday. It is hands down the best for stress. If you can't run, WALK. I've been walking for about 3 months on a regular basis. If you can walk outside it really helps beat the stress. I don't know if it's the fresh air or what, but just getting out of the house seems to lift my mood.

ruffledviolet · June 2011

or kick-boxing

GaveUp · June 2011

Even if you take a walk it will help to clear your mind.

82song · June 2011

nothing like boxing to get the frustration out!!!

rvlashn · June 2011

I started jogging and running just for this reason. I've been diagnosed with depression since I was very young, with lots of anger issues and cardio exercise has been my savior. I love to put on loud, angry, or very fast beat music with my earbuds and run 3-4 miles. Of course, I didn't start out running that much, so if you're new to running start out slow.