Exercise And Stress

Exercise and stress exist at opposite ends of the lifestyle spectrum. Whilst stress is a state that nobody wants to be in, the busy lifestyles of the 21st century often mean that living with stress is inevitable. The expectations that come with juggling work, business, family and friends very often result in lifestyles that are in a constant state of flux.


Short of slowing down, and taking things easy, the most natural way to relieve stress is to engage in exercise of some sort. People often make the mistake of thinking that running in the park for five minutes once a month will resolve any stress related problems. Nothing could be further from the truth.


Stress arises from the build up of unrelieved daily pressures. On the one hand, stress will not disappear overnight on account of one run in the park. On the other hand, stress relief can indeed be achieved by an exercise program that is sustained over a period of time.

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The sad fact is that it is when people are experiencing very high levels of stress exercise is the very last thing on their minds. Ironically, that is when exercise is needed the most.


Admittedly, many people do not enjoy exercising. However, in the world of today, exercise has become a necessity for anybody who wants to maintain his or her sanity. The benefits of exercise are well known, but they bear repeating, especially for those who still think that they can do without exercise.


Exercise, especially of the cardiovascular form is responsible for releasing endorphins, and these act as natural pain relief, and also contribute to positive mood swings. This ultimately leads to lower levels of stress in the body. The expulsion of sweat also contributes in no small measure to an improved overall state of well being.


Apart from keeping the body fit, regular exercise also keeps the mind free. Free from stressful thoughts and destructive moods. It is not a coincidence that athletes tend to be relatively easy-going people.


When people use the lack of time as a reason for not exercising, it is often no more than a guilty excuse. The same individuals will spend more than an hour every day on cigarette breaks, in the mistaken belief that smoking is a stress buster. This is neither the time nor place to critique the effect of smoking on stress, but suffice it to say that neither the mind nor the body will thank you for smoking.


If people realise that exercise can actually be a lot of fun, I imagine that more people would be willing to spend the time exercising. An activity as seemingly mundane as gardening could make a lot of difference to a person whom suffers from stress. The trick is to make the chosen activity one that is enjoyable and then schedule it at regular intervals of at least twice a week.


Over time, both stamina and fitness levels will increase substantially. But even more importantly, stress levels will be considerably lower.


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