Wednesday 20 March 2013

Six ways to reduce stress with exercise

The latest research shows how breaking a sweat can relieve tension



Cycling at 75% of your max heart rate, for 20 minutes, four times a week beats boosts the feel-good hormones serotonin and dopamine.
Northwestern University



Practise tai chi before bed. Its focus on breathing and movement helps to relieve tension.
The Mayo Clinic




 Swimming lowers stress levels by giving you an endorphin rush. Ten minutes is all it takes.
University of Hull


 Taking up boxing deters stress-related cellular ageing, and gets rid of that grey office pallor.
Plos one


  Taking up yoga cuts stress. And not just because of the lycra-clad lovelies. The slow pace switches your brain to a peaceful mode.
The Mayo Clinic


 Book a session at your local squash courts. Physical activity bumps the production of your brain’s endorphins (feel-good transmitters) distracting you from stress and boosting your mood.
The Mayo Clinic

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