Feeling stressed out? Some workouts are better than others for making you feel better. Here are some you can try out.
Workouts are recommended for improving almost every ailment, whether it’s physical or emotional. Although the advice is a little annoying, it remains truthful, especially when discussing stress, depression and anxiety. These emotions are crippling and make it difficult for people to stay focused and to carry on with their days.
Moving around and breaking patterns in your brain is simple, just as long as you get yourself moving. While anxiety and stress might make you want to freeze and stay still, this is the perfect moment to introduce some movement, with the more engaged you are the better.
Here are 5 workouts that are perfect for stress relief:
Yoga
Those who love and practice yoga know that while it’s a great workout for your body, improving your strength and mobility, it’s an even better workout for your brain. Commonly paired with meditation, yoga makes you feel more relaxed and asks you to stay focused and to keep your brain in a quiet state for long periods of time. It’s a great activity to commit to if you’re looking for some quick tranquility.
Running outdoors
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Running is much easier outdoors than on a treadmill, even when accounting for adverse weather. Treadmill running is a challenge for those who aren’t used to it, giving you one view and one pace that can quickly grow boring. When running outdoors, your surroundings play a role in keeping your brain occupied with the obstacles on the road allowing your brain to stay rooted in the present.
Playing sports
Sports tend to be communal activities. Even if you’re playing golf or tennis, where there’s no need for teams, any sport provides you with a goal. This makes it easier to have fun and to get lost in whatever it is you’re doing, making the time fly by and making you work harder without noticing the effort you’re putting in.
An intense HIIT session
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HIIT workouts (high-intensity interval training) are awful, but in a good way. Even though they push your body and muscles to the point of exhaustion, they are extremely rewarding, especially once you get the gist of the routine. These sessions burn a great amount of calories and will leave you feeling like you’re an Olympic athlete after you’re through.
Kettlebells
Weightlifting tends to demand some concentration, requiring you to stay focused on your muscles, keep track of your sets and reps, and focus on breathing…all of which relieve stress and anxiety. Kettlebell exercises must be done a certain way to be effective, asking you to be in tune with your body in order to have a successful workout and avoid any injuries. Plus, you’ll look like a badass using them.
