What is Stress?
Stress is our body’s way of responding to any kind of demand. When we feel stressed by something going on around us, our bodies react by releasing chemicals (cortisol and epinephrine) into our blood. These chemicals give people more energy and strength, which can be a good thing if their stress is caused by physical danger. But this can also be a bad thing, if their stress is in response to something emotional and there is no outlet…
Many different things can cause stress – from physical (such as fear of something dangerous) to emotional (such as worry over your family or job.)
It is usually the emotional stress that really affects us on a daily basis, but physical stress can certainly come into play at times.
We all know that exercise does our body good, but we are sometimes too busy and stressed to fit it into our routine.
Any form of exercise can act as a stress reliever. Therefore it is extremely important and beneficial that we fit exercise into our day when we are dealing with stressful times.
Discover the connection between EXERCISE and STRESS RELIEF
Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts a skip in your step every day. But exercise also has some direct stress-busting benefits…
As you begin to regularly shed your daily tensions through movement and physical activity, you may find that this focus on a single task, and the resulting energy and optimism, can help you remain calm and clear in everything you do.
Gym Classes, Weight Training, Running, Tennis, Yoga, Pilates – choose a few that you love!
E.G. If you have a doctor’s appointment booked in for 3.30pm on Tuesday, you wouldn’t prioritise anything over the top of this – exercise is no different! In fact, chances are if you do prioritise your exercise, your visits to the doctor will not be required 😉
Key Point
Remember exercise isn’t just about looking great, or trying to get that “perfect body” – there are far more benefits internally than externally!!