How to Handle Bad Stress With Exercise

By Tim Williams • October 27, 2009

Every day, no matter if you are a stay at home mom or an investment banker, we all have to deal with stress. There are two main types of stress, good and bad, and unfortunately, most of us have to deal with the bad on a daily basis. Bad stress is so called due to the fact that it produces reactions within your body that must be ignored.

For example, when you get stressed out, your body begins producing more adrenaline. This is the fight or flight response. You really can’t run out of an office, and fighting won’t do you much good either, so we learn to suppress these feelings. That doesn’t mean however that the chemical reaction stops. Over time, bad stress can lead to many different health problems and in some cases, it can have fatal results.

One of the best ways to get rid of bad stress is through exercise. By utilizing that adrenaline response in a good way, through moving your body around, you won’t have to worry about the health consequences of these stressful situations. While going to the gym may not seem like the ideal solution in the middle of a crisis, it can help you reach a state of calm, and it may improve your outlook.

If you have stress building up and no way to release it, it’s all too easy to get snappy, to feel awful and to generally be pretty miserable. The next time you feel that happening, head to the gym for a vigorous workout. Chances are, by the time you are done, you will feel better. But what can you do when heading off to the gym isn’t exactly expedient?

Here are some great tips to help you get rid of that adrenaline response, no matter where you are. If it strikes when you’re at home, trying to handle the kids, you can take a brisk walk around the house or even the block. If you’ve got a two story home, take a few minutes to go up and down the stairs a few time. You can even attack your housework vigorously to burn off that bad stress.

For office workers, it’s a little tough to fit in a brisk walk, but there are a few solutions. Once again, stairs are a good choice, or even heading to the bathroom to do a few quick calisthenics. Try to come up with new ways to move around during your workday even when you are not feeling particularly stressed. This will help you stay focused, less worn out and you’ll also have more energy. Even a five minute meditation can help, but in truly stressful situations, physical activity can produce better results.

In today’s world, stress is a fact of life, but that doesn’t mean that you have to let it rule your life. By utilizing stress relief techniques, you can start to combat the effects that stress has on your body and start enjoying better health, mentally and physically.

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