Stress Busters Workout
Filed Under: Fat Loss
Filed Under: Fat Loss
Finding healthy ways to reduce stress is vital to preventing illness! One of my clients came in on a Monday and was all stressed out.
She told me to really push her through the workout, to help get rid of some frustrations. She had some unexpected events that increased her stress levels and needed to release it, big time.
This client is a hard worker so my task wasn’t too difficult. About 35 minutes of work (plus warmup and cooldown) was just what the doctor ordered, or at least that’s what more doctors should prescribe!
We went from one exercise to the next with little rest in between, training all the body’s large muscle groups in a single session. Monday is cardio day (total body conditioning) and gets the heart rate elevated.
Most people would eat, drink or smoke (or all of the above) to deal with the stress. Besides not adding to your health, this method doesn’t do anything to actually reduce your frustrations and can cause them to build in the long term.
Can you say heart attack or high blood pressure? I don’t mean to joke about such a serious matter, but if not released, too much stress can do some serious damage to your health.
Some form of exercise or movement is definitely needed. Some people may do some yoga to unwind while others will opt for high intensity activity. Cardio strength training seems to work for my clients and me – different strokes for different folks.
Two or three times a week of higher intensity work and some moderate activity/recreation on the other days gets the job done. Walking, biking, hiking, jogging or some yoga or tai chi movements will all fit the bill.
If you’re not training for some type of competition, mixing things up will keep your body AND mind fresh. Keeping your body guessing is a good way to avoid the plateaus that hit the typical gym member.
Another benefit to our workouts is the variety – no two workouts are exactly the same! The time efficient session also left her with plenty of daylight, so she could enjoy some fishing at the lake with her brother.
Get moving!
Brian Morgan
