Can Exercise Help Anxiety?

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  • Author Aaron Jordan
  • Published January 15, 2011
  • Word count 539

The answer to that question is YES. One way that you can help yourself to prevent and treat panic and anxiety attacks is by exercise. Exercise raises your endorphins, giving you a natural high.

There are several different types of exercises that you can do to alleviate the symptoms of anxiety. All types of exercise can help, but should be done properly and so that they promote relaxation.

Doctors believe that one of the reasons why so many people are stressed out all the time is that they have no way to relieve their stress.

Exercise is one way that you can treat your anxiety. It can relieve tension and stress, boost your energy level as well as relax you. If you have been suffering from anxiety, take a look at your day to day activities - have you been exercising?

If you are like most people, chances are that you are not exercising at all. At best, you might be doing some form of exercise once or twice a week. This will not help you get rid of your anxiety. In order to use exercise to control your anxiety, you need to exercise on a daily basis.

Try to incorporate stretching exercises, cardiovascular exercises and pilates into your daily routine. You will find that it can help you. In this article we will focus on stretching because it simple, easy and will help you to relax which greatly reduces anxiety.

Stretching

Before you start any exercise program, you will want to limber up.

Stretching before and after exercise is a good way to get your muscles ready for the exercise and calm them down after you are done. If you have ever attended exercise classes, you know that stretching is a big part of the beginning and the end of the classes.

Start by doing some simple stretches. Sit on the floor with your legs extended and try to touch your toes. Hold the position as much as you can for a few seconds and release - do not worry if you cannot touch your toes - you will be able to do so in time. Then spread your legs apart and stretch to each foot.

Stretch your arms over your head with your legs crossed and hold the position. Put your arms behind your back and at the sides and bend forward, releasing tension in your back.

The first time that you stretch out, you might feel somewhat stiff. Encourage yourself to do this so that you can feel more limber when you are exercising and less stiff after the exercising is done. Do not rush right into exercising, especially a heavy cardiovascular routine, without limbering up and stretching. You might end up pulling a muscle which will ground your new exercise to a routine to a halt for a few days. Always loosen up.

In addition to loosing up before exercising, you should also make it a practice to loosen up before you begin the day. When you get out of bed each morning, reach to the sky and stretch. You will feel better about starting the day.

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Aaron Jordan has been helping people overcome their anxiety and panic attacks for the past 10 years.

To learn how you can break free from Anxiety sign-up for the free eBook "Stop Panic and Anxiety Attacks", available at http://www.endanxietyforever.com This eBook is loaded with simple, effective techniques that he and his family have used to live panic-free and productive lives.

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