One of the main problems during times of stress is our body is not receiving the right balance of oxygen and carbon dioxide. Just by breathing in for longer, the body can alleviate some of the tension it’s withholding. Breathing right can lower blood pressure and heart rate, increase energy, reduce stress hormones that slow your metabolism, and reduce lactic acid buildup in the muscle. The latter is an important component during exercise, another effective way to reduce stress.
Statistically, people who exercise tend to have less stress than those who are physically inactive. Rather than biting your pencil or frustrating yourself, exerting your stress through exercise is a much more effective alternative. The constant breathing and exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide during exercising releases endorphins into your body. These are “feel good” hormones that make you feel energized and de-stressed rather than distressed.
Exercising will manage your stress and your weight simultaneously. It will even help you eat better. Usually after exercising, you won’t crave as much junk food and you will feel more motivated to eat healthier. Exercise doesn’t need to be long and tedious to be effective. Even 30 minutes will make a huge difference. The key is to workout efficiently.To be sure your work out is effective take 220 – (age) and get your heart rate up to 65%-85% of that.
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