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Exercise and Stress

Get Moving to Manage Stress

Exercise in almost any form can act as a stress reliever. Being active can boost your feel-good endorphins and distract you from daily worries.

You know exercise does your body good, but maybe you’re too busy and stressed to fit it into your routine.

There is good news!

AND, ANY form

• f exercise can

act as a stress reliever. If you’re not an athlete or even if you’re downright

• ut of shape, you can still

make a LITTLE exercise go a long way toward stress management.

Exercise increases your overall health and your sense of well-being, which puts more pep in your step every day.

OTHER BENEFITS OF EXERCISE INCLUDE

Physical Activity helps bump up the production of your brain’s feel-good neurotransmitters, endorphins.

OTHER BENEFITS OF EXERCISE INCLUDE It’s meditation in motion.

Concentrating on your body’s movements will often help you forget the day’s irritations and help you remain calm and clear in everything that you do.

Exercise improves your mood, can lower symptoms of depression and anxiety, and can improve your sleep. All of this can ease your stress.

OTHER BENEFITS OF EXERCISE INCLUDE

A few simple steps to put exercise to work for you…

Consult your doctor

• If you are sedentary or have health concerns, you may want to talk to your

doctor before starting a new exercise routine.

Walk before you run

• Build up your fitness level gradually.
• Starting too intensely can lead to pain and injury

Do what you love

• Pick an activity that you enjoy
• Walking, Stair Climbing, Jogging, Bicycling, Yoga, Tai-Chi, Gardening,

Weightlifting, Swimming, etc.

Pencil it in

• Scheduling your time to move every day helps you make your exercise

program a priority

• Yes, put it on your calendar

Tips for sticking with it…

Set SMART goals Find a friend Change up your routine Exercise in increments

Let’s Move!