Jan 20
Jan 20
Try these 5 great ideas for a little stress relief:
1. Take baby steps. Thinking about 30 minutes of an activity may feel overwhelming when your energy is low. Decide you’ll just do a few minutes of something. Chances are, you’ll start to feel more energetic and will keep going.
2. Keep it simple. Sometimes the thought of changing into workout clothes can seem like climbing a mountain. Choose activities that require very little preparation like walking, gardening, cleaning the house or some gentle stretching.
3. Ask for support. It helps to have a workout buddy to keep you honest. Try to get a friend or family member to meet you once a week for a walk in the park or a local fitness class. Knowing someone’s waiting for you makes it easier to get going.
4. Make the transition easier. If you tend to stay more sedentary when you feel blue, going from theater seating to something active can seem like a big jump. Give yourself 5 or 10 minutes to get your body moving a bit before exercise. Do a little cleaning or take out the trash. Take some time to stretch or simply walk around the house a bit.
5. Give yourself extra time to warm up. If you’re doing a high intensity activity like running or aerobics , give yourself more warm up time than usual. If you usually start out jogging, start with a slow walk. Allow your body all the time it needs to get warm and allow your heart rate to climb gently.
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