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Angry workouts

Sobe1970

Do any of you in MFP Land work out when you're pissed off/angry? I am seeing red right now and i haven't worked out in a couple of days due to fatigue. I am worried I might injure myself if I try and lift today. :explode:

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LuLuRunner1

When I went from walking to jogging, it was because I was angry. I used to say that I took up running because I was trying to run away from what life had dealt me. Now, I say that I am running to see what life gives me. It's all in perspective.

The adrenaline rush usually helped with the anger. I hope what ever is at issue soon passes for you. :flowerforyou:

coombsy87

I love doing cardio when I'm angry, keeps me going as if I have something to prove!! Feel so much better about myself after too

ttaylor68913

i walked for 45 minutes at a fast pace for me once (with my 5 daycare kids in tow) because they were being horrid little monsters and I stepped into the middle of a near fist fight (a 10 year old .. he doesnt come here any more.... was going to punch MY 4 yr old in the face.. cant say i wouldnt have clobbered him had he hit my son) and we walked until I was calm enough to come back and make lunch

emmeinde

I would say angry cardio: HELLS YES. Angry strength training: only after you burn most of your anger off with cardio. Weights require control so you don't injure yourself, so if you're too angry to focus it and do the exercises with proper form, I would skip them. I usually pop in a tae bo or kickboxing DVD if I'm really pissed off and let it all out with the sweat.

Hope you can find peace with or without the workout!

cyclerjenn

Hell Yeah! Kicking boxing bag in living room. I have two teenagers so I use it a lot! One of the best ways to release your anger.

leslisa

I would say angry cardio: HELLS YES. Angry strength training: only after you burn most of your anger off with cardio. Weights require control so you don't injure yourself, so if you're too angry to focus it and do the exercises with proper form, I would skip them. I usually pop in a tae bo or kickboxing DVD if I'm really pissed off and let it all out with the sweat.

Hope you can find peace with or without the workout!

Ditto. Focus is super important with the weights.

Ejwelton

I love to box when I've had a bad day. Best stress relief ever!

gerard54

*kitten* IT, lift hard, lift heavy, you should feel better after you are done...

lmtrevin77

I do not like to run, but I find that anger really fuels me and I can run forever. I agree with everyone saying to use it for cardio. Go for it!

CalJur

Hell yeah. Some of my best burns!!!!!

OkieinMinny

Kick Boxing on Monday nights ALWAYS relieves the anger/stress I have from dealing with morons at work

Tropical_Turtle

I do some of my Wii Golds Gym Cardio Boxing - great stress relief!!

Mom2rh

Running is a great way to deal with anger, anxiety, stress, etc. I have to run outside with a loud kick-*kitten* playlist, but that helped me lose a bunch of my weight.

Lampy00512

I love being pissed off while working out, it makes me push my limits, giving me the best work-outs. Too bad I'm not easily angered. :laugh:

FloraSin

I run when I'm mad or take long walks.

Sp1nGoddess

I love to lift when I'm angry and or do some HIIT on the treadmill. I used to have a heavy bag and punching that thing was very therapeutic!

MystiqueASAP

I have done that a couple of times. It really does help to take that frustration out of an inanimate object..

Seriously, it helps to clear your head.

anasf139

Defo work for me! I had a session with my PT this morning and I was really annoyed because of an arguement with my boyfriend and it was one of the best workouts I've had for a long time. Try boxing its great to get stuff out!

Saruman_w

Working out angry helps me squeeze out those last few reps I need, however I don't get angry often. When I do though.. it makes for an awesome workout!

nutandbutter

*kitten* IT, lift hard, lift heavy, you should feel better after you are done...

Agreed. Take it out on the iron.

Will_Lift_4_Shoes

I love going to Zumba when I am angry and upset. I get to work off the negative energy and the adrenaline rush is a great mood lightener. It sure beats eating. Before I would eat when I was angry--it was one of my biggest triggers. This is much better.

Dauntlessness

Haha! Yeah I do! I also listen to music like Korn or Skrillex and it really helps keep the intensity so I burn a ton of calories. I think exercise is a great outlet! Go for it!

ishallnotwant

I'm almost done with c25k and i've found that some of my best runs were done when I was seriously fuming. :laugh:

Lleldiranne

I hit the gym when I'm stressed or overly anxious. I focus on form and clearing my mind and always feel better after. It's not quite the same, but might work for you too.

girlontheseesaw

Yep, I like to pedal FURIOUSLY! A little bit of adrenalin goes a long way :-)

coopersmom2006

I love to burn off frustrations at the gym. It's usually cardio for me though.

neverstray

My best workouts are when I'm totally pissed off. Love it.

One of my gym techniques used to be to look at someone doing something stupid and then in my head get all agro about what a freaking idiot they are. Lol. It really works though.

vestarocks

Angry workouts are the best workouts. I reach heights I'd never normally push myself to.

ZoeLifts

Love to get a good workout in when I am angry! Cardio doesn't do it for me though, I usualy have to throw something heavy around*

*Disclaimer: Not at others, nor at the expense of good form and technique

AnneGenevieveS

I do my hardest/fastest runs when I'm angry, and always feel better aferwards.