{"id":60578,"date":"2019-08-08T08:48:37","date_gmt":"2019-08-08T08:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/?p=60578"},"modified":"2022-03-04T08:57:33","modified_gmt":"2022-03-04T08:57:33","slug":"fitness-as-an-anti-stress-technique","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shawellness.com\/shamagazine\/en\/fitness-as-an-anti-stress-technique\/","title":{"rendered":"Fitness as an Anti-stress Technique"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Over time health professionals established that physical exercise <strong>helps<\/strong> <strong>relieve stress, reduce depressive symptoms and increase self-esteem<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The first thing to consider is that <strong>you like the physical activity you choose<\/strong>, since it will become part of your daily routine.<\/p>\n<p>By exercising, the body releases endorphins that act as a natural tranquilizer for the nervous system. Therefore, it is important to know that if you have been sedentary or do little physical activity, <strong>you should speak to a professional about begining or resuming exercise, so that he or she can recommend activities based on your current health<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The second thing <strong>is to select healthy exercise routines that do not cause oxidation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s always good to determine how much time you spend each week exercising, as well as your schedule, frequency, and duration. Once determined, <strong>it is essential to follow it to the letter.<\/strong> Having the willpower and discipline to follow through with a fitness plan, whatever it is, will make you feel satisfied, as you will maintain a very positive stability in your routine.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the fitness disciplines that have a <strong>greater focus on relaxation<\/strong> are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Yoga<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Jogging<\/strong> (will allow you to have a moment of meditation and introspection while you move)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Swimming<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Kayaking<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Paddling<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Nordic walking or hiking<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">Learn to relax with fitness!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Over time health professionals established that physical exercise helps relieve stress, reduce depressive symptoms and increase self-esteem. 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