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Relieve Stress At Your Workplace: It Might Just Help You Manage Your Weight!
No doubt about it, when we feel stressed we want to raid the candy machine, or down a pint of ice cream. Of course we feel immediate gratification because of the feel good .....
No doubt about it, when we feel stressed we want to raid the candy machine, or down a pint of ice cream. Of course we feel immediate gratification because of the feel good .....
I know its a silly question. We all have stress. Its source can
be positive or negative and it helps us to meet the challenges
we face in life. If you balance stress with relaxation you can
avoid a myriad of health problems from tension headaches and
skin irritations to heart disease and stomach problems. This
balance can also help to lessen any health conditions you
already have.
Throughout time many methods of relaxation have been practiced:
acupuncture, prayer, hypnosis, massage (my personal favorite!)
and meditation to name a few. Exercise is undeniably a very
effective method of relaxation.
What? I wouldnt call that Stairmaster workout relaxing! I can
hear you saying. But think back and you likely remember feeling
refreshed after your workout and yes, even relaxed. It makes
sense. Most relaxation techniques focus on breathing. Exercise
produces a rhythm of breathing which can divert attention from
the stress that disrupted your breathing pattern. Voila
relaxation!
Find an activity that you enjoy. Your colleague may insist yoga
is best for relaxation but if you find it more stressful than
relaxing to hold those poses, forget it. Think of the concept of
play or what best suits your personality. For me rollerblading
on the beach is the most fun activity I can think of I finish
relaxed and with a big smile on my face. If you find running a
10K relaxing or Tai Chi is your thing, great. The more
enjoyable the exercise, the more effective. But whatever you do,
just do it!
About the author:
Heather Moreno is a CPA escapee who followed her passion for
fitness. She is certified by the American College of Sports
Medicine and the American Council on Exercise. Heather is
president of PeopleFit USA getting you fit in 20 minutes a week
over the phone. If working out isnt working out for you or
youve tried your last diet, visit www.peoplefitusa.com. Is your
group or company looking for a fitness motivational speaker or
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corporate fitness program? Ask Heather! Essential oils provide a wonderful natural-medicine alternative to common ailments we see at home. Their actions are broad and diverse, .....