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4. Exercise for stress management

4. Exercise for stress management

It may seem that exercise is the opposite of relaxation, but a good workout can actually make you feel more relaxed afterwards for a few reasons.

  • First, working out can be a good way to release stress and blow off steam.
  • Second, the endorphins released during a good workout can aid relaxation quite nicely.
  • Additionally, exercise can get you into a state of flow where it’s difficult to stay stressed — your body has to move toward relaxation as your stress response begins to reverse.

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