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* Exercise gives you more energy. Stress makes you feel run down and tired during the day. If you exercise in the morning, you’ll get a great energy boost to keep you going in the late morning and afternoon. You may feel fatigued during the first few weeks of exercise, especially if you haven't been exercising regularly before. Be persistent and the energy will come.
* Exercise helps you sleep. There is nothing that reduces stress more than a good night’s sleep. Sleep not only recharges your tense, achy muscles; it also refreshes your mind and allows you to process information from the day. Getting more, higher quality sleep on a regular basis will help you cope with the stresses of everyday life. Just remember to do aerobic activity well before bedtime.
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If you can’t do an aerobic workout, or just don’t think it’s enough; try yoga or stretching. These exercises are great for soothing sore, tense muscles, clearing your mind, and relaxing you. Plus, if you have no free time in the morning, these exercises can be done at night without keeping you from your sleep (they’ll probably even help). Just find a book or DVD (we review and recommend many on this blog), or take a class. You should be able to find poses and movements that relate specifically to stress reduction and relaxation.
So make a plan and start a regular workout routine. If you stick with it, you’ll start feeling less stressed, less anxious, and more relaxed - plus your body will be healthier and less prone to pain and injury.
For ideas on fun ways to exercise that can help relieve stress, visit http://www.newholisticliving.com/exercise.html.
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