{"id":10312,"date":"2025-01-09T11:37:04","date_gmt":"2025-01-09T15:37:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/vanessaboglio.com\/?p=10312"},"modified":"2026-05-29T11:49:30","modified_gmt":"2026-05-29T15:49:30","slug":"exercise-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/vanessaboglio.com\/en\/exercise-to-reduce-stress-and-anxiety\/","title":{"rendered":"Exercise to Reduce Stress and Anxiety"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Stress and Anxiety in Our Lives<br>Most humans experience high levels of stress due to concerns related to family, work, studies, and money, among other things. Exercise is the best therapy against stress.<br>Some choose to cope in different ways (prescription medications, alcohol, or drugs) to manage their stressors, while others carry on with their daily tasks, being physically and mentally affected.<br>But did you know there is a free method that helps minimize anxiety and stress?<br>Exercise<br>Exercise helps improve and prevent various health conditions such as high blood pressure, diabetes, dementia, heart attacks, and arthritis. Research conducted by the Mayo Clinic (2014) on anxiety, depression, and exercise shows that the psychological and physical benefits of exercise help reduce anxiety and improve mood.<br>How Does Exercise Help with Stress, Depression, and Anxiety?<br>According to the Mayo Clinic (2014), exercise helps in numerous ways, such as:<br>\u2022 Releases brain chemicals associated with well-being that help with depression, such as endorphins and neurotransmitters.<br>\u2022 Reduces immune system chemicals that worsen depression.<br>\u2022 Increases body temperature, which could have a calming or relieving effect.<br>Emotional Benefits of Exercise<br>Daily or regular exercise can have emotional and psychological benefits, such as:<br>\u2022 Building self-confidence<br>\u2022 Channeling worries<br>\u2022 Promoting social interaction<br>\u2022 Dealing with stressors in a healthy way<br>Manageable Stress and Anxiety<br>6 ways to reduce stress:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Listen to music \u2013 makes you feel better<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Exercise \u2013 to distract yourself, stimulate your mind, and release tension<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sleep \u2013 strengthens mentally and physically<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Disconnect from phone \u2013 at least a few minutes daily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surround yourself with nature \u2013 will relax you and make you feel happier<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Meditate\/breathe \u2013 10 minutes a day will help you rest your mind and body<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In general, exercise will help you healthily manage stress and anxiety, achieving a better sense of well-being. There is a wide variety of exercises you can choose according to preference, style, and intensity.<br>Some examples include running or jogging, walking, Zumba, weight training, dancing, sports, etc.<br>Just choose one, start slowly, learn to enjoy that time, make it a challenge in your life, and you&#8217;ll see a positive change. You have control!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Most humans experience high levels of stress due to concerns related to family, work, studies, and money, among other things. 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