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Physical stress is sometimes referred to as tension. When stress is taken into the body and not released, it can transform into many different ailments. Stress settles into our muscles and causes muscle aches or cramps. When we are tense, we tend to tighten our muscles. When we do that over time, we get stiff muscles, such as a stiff neck. The body needs to release some of the built up tension. Exercise is a great stress reducer. Here are some physical activities that you can do to help eliminate stress buildup. Be sure to check with a doctor before starting a new exercise routine. Try running or jogging. These activities don't require any special training and no expensive equipment. All you need are a good pair of running shoes. There are many short runs sponsored by different charities. Try training for one of those. Start by walking and work your way up to running. There are literally tens of thousands of people who done this and eventually ran in half and full marathons, all starting with that first short run! Take a walk. Either early in the morning or in the evening, walking provides a great way to relax and get some physical activity at the same time. If you can, try to walk in a quiet area where you can observe nature. Even your local neighborhood provides this scene early in the morning. Just make sure you're safe. In fact, why not try it with family or friends - great way to spend some quality time together. Try yoga. Yoga is based on the idea that the body, breath and mind are all connected. Special yoga breathing techniques are instant stress reducers. These breathing exercises can even be used to help alleviate a panic attack. The methods of yoga teach proper relaxation techniques. The exercises can be done easily at home or you may opt to try a yoga class. Either way, the experience will give you the techniques you need to help you relax yourself in times of stress. Join a gym. Exercising with a group gives many people added incentive to continue. The exercises are taught by an instructor who can personally help you. The class forum gives you some socialization while you exercise. Signing up for a specific class gets you into the routine of exercising at the same time every day or to the schedule that you are most capable of. Don't get stressed by trying to do too much!!! Exercise with your family. When the family exercises together, they are more likely to stick to it. They also provide encouragement for each other and help give positive reinforcement. It also gives you some additional family time! Laugh every day. One of my favorites, laughing provides an outlet that can help eliminate stress. The ability to laugh at oneself is important in keeping a positive attitude. Listen to something funny; watch a funny TV show or just joke around with family or friends. Let your anger out. If you are feeling angry, let the emotions out. Let all those pent up frustrations out. Holding anger in will definitely create stress. One way to let out anger is to go into a room alone and scream loudly into a pillow. Another outlet for anger is to hit a pillow very hard several times. Each time you hit the pillow, yell aloud what you are mad about. Allowing yourself to disperse your anger outward in a positive setting will get rid of built up stress. Try it, it works! Relax with nature. Take a walk outside or sit in a park. Take in all the sights, sounds and smells of nature. Listen for birds. What colors, what patterns do you see in the clouds? Marvel in the trees and examine them to see how old they must be. Become one with nature, if only for a little while. Nature has a way of helping us reduce our stress levels. Take a walk on the beach. We are very lucky living near several beaches and this is one of my families favorites. If you live near a beach, take a slow walk along the water. Take off your shoes and let your toes sink into the sand. Look out into the ocean and listen to the waves as they repeatedly hit the shore. Please remember, if you feel that we need to include more material and other articles on managing, controlling or coping with stress related topics or you wish to submit an article yourself, Contact Us Here. Return From Physical Stress to Articles On Stress