Stress Survival Kit: Step Two

(4B) EXERCISE: BE ACTIVE AND KEEP MOVING

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Whether you enjoy showing off those rock hard abs at the gym, feeling the cold crisp air breeze against your body on the ice, or shooting some hoops on the driveway, get out there and EXERCISE! You’re bound to get some sort of stress relief as long as you move your body or strengthen those brain cells.

Movement holds the key to defeating stress and freeing your mind. Research shows the most powerful behaviour to positively impact your mind and body is the participation in physical exercise. It isn’t so much about the exertion and amount of physical activity, but rather the rhythm of the body and breathing patterns that does the fix. Easy things like stretching and even yoga can do the trick and take some stress off your body. If you’re new to this whole exercise ordeal, here are some physical activities that will get you started against the battle of stress!

FIVE EXERCISE ACTIVITES TO HELP RELIEVE STRESS:

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