When it comes to stress, exercise is a great answer.
Every person dealswith stress in a different way, but it also affects every person in a different way. According to The American Institute of Stress, there is not one definition that clearly defines stress; this is because everybody deals with and sees stress differently. However, scientist Hans Selye defined stress as “the non-specific response of the body to any demand for change”.
To some people stress is a negative, and to others stress can be a positive. Either way a person sees stress, they need to have a plan to control it. According to the Mayo Clinic, stress can cause health problems if it is not controlled or dealt with properly. The Mayo Clinic also describes the stress response as an alarm clock, and it goes off when the body feels “threatened”. Yet, when the alarm clock does not turn off when a person’s surroundings turn back to normal, stress comes into play. These days, life does not slow down for anybody and stress is at an all-time high. With this said, how can someone use exercise to control stress?
The American Council on Exercise states that there are four main reasons why exercise helps with stress:
1. Exercise helps you feel less anxious
2. Exercise can relax you
3. Exercise can help you feel better about yourself
4. Exercise can help you eat better
Each one of these reasons is very true to exercise and stress. Exercise helps release endorphins that make a person feel happier and consequently relieve stress. A person can engage in multiple activities to bring stress levels down. A few activities include aerobic activities (walking, jogging, or biking), yoga or other meditation-type activities, or recreational sports. Being active helps people get in shape and better their lives, but also helps to cope with stress. Feeling stressed can give you an excuse to get moving!
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