You can see that I have been spending much more time talking about health-based exercises and how they can help reduce stress. Reducing stress is the number one challenge I see facing most of my clients and friends.
So much of exercise participation now surrounds losing weight. But attaining a healthy weight is almost impossible without getting stress eating under control. That is why I try to help people see the importance of reducing stress.
So what is the best way to start participating in an exercise program that will help reduce stress?
- Exercise in an environment that is calmer and quieter. Skip the gym workout and look for an exercise space that can help you increase your calm.
- Practice health-based exercises such as The Decompression, The Leg Lengthener and The Good Morning that will help strengthen your body and relax your mind.
- Use visualization and breathing to help stimulate endorphin release and reduce cortisol production.
