How Regular Exercises Can Reduce Stress?

Exercise is one of simplest and most effective means of stress reduction. It helps your body produce endorphins -- the neurotransmitters in your brain that make you feel good. It also forces you to focus, helping you forget what’s making you anxious.

Exercising in warm, sunny weather can boost your mood. Whether you prefer jogging or a gentle swim, yoga, golf or a brisk walk in the park, we all feel better after some exercise. And if you walk briskly for at least 30 minutes, you'll meet daily exercise recommendations, and ramp up stress-busting benefits even more.

Exercise not only improves your health and reduces stress caused by unfitness; it also relaxes tense muscles and helps you to sleep.

Benefits of exercise:

A small amount of exercise every day brings on “relaxation response”. According to Dr. Benson, “by repeating a muscular activity for 10-20 minutes twice a day, you can reduce symptoms of stress, increase your sense of wellbeing and create a feeling of being in control.”  

Physical Benefits

-Increases general circulation
-Improves muscle strength and tone
-Improves cardiovascular function
-Elevates metabolism and helps to burn more calories; increases the oxidation of fat.
-Improves bone density
-Maintains normal function after an injury
-Improves level of fitness and stamina
improves " body composition "through muscle gain and fat loss
-Increases the amount of oxygen available to body tissues

 Psychological Benefits

 
-Lifts mood
-Improves self-awareness
-Reduces stress and anxiety
-Reduces mild/moderate depression
-Improves self esteem
-Increases confidence
-Reduces aggression

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