By Ron McDonald Jr., CPT
I guess it is safe to say that we all have experienced - one of those days. Yeah, you know the days where nothing is going your way and you are just totally PO'd and ready to
__ (fill-in-the-blank)_
_. Hopefully you don't subscribe to the methods used at the Post Office. If so then maybe some exercise in form of boxing might be the better prescription for you.
What most people are not aware of is that exercise is a great way to manage stress. It helps take your mind off of the many things in our lives that can bring us down. Exercise improves mental health, emotion, and mood. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes exercise as a valid treatment for anxiety and depression. Exercise conditions us to better cope with stressors.
The fun exercise activity I recommend for managing stress is boxing. Boxing is a great exercise activity to help relieve stress. Boxing is one of the best sports for countering and managing stress, in my opinion. The combination of strength training and aerobic work provides the best of both worlds in terms of getting the muscles pumped and stimulating the cardiovascular system which improve your mental well-being. Boxing (crazy as it seems) enhances your ability to relax, which can help you to stay calm and poised under daily pressure. In addition the added benefit of getting in great shape, building confidence, self-empowerment, and practical self defense. Boxing is one of the best stress management tools. A recent article in the Washington Post stated that, " ...some studies suggest exercise works as well as medication to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the effects last longer." Using boxing as your coping method can give new meaning to the old saying "take 2... take 1-2... and call me in the morning".
What exercise or activities do use to manage stress? If your in the Washington area come join us for Boxing Boot Camp every Tuesday and Thursday night (7:30pm) at
World Gym Laurel in Laurel, Maryland.
Even if you don't feel you can "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee".
Be Well.
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By Ron McDonald Jr., CPT
I guess it is safe to say that we all have experienced - one of those days. Yeah, you know the days where nothing is going your way and you are just totally PO'd and ready to __ (fill-in-the-blank)_ _. Hopefully you don't subscribe to the methods used at the Post Office. If so then maybe some exercise in form of boxing might be the better prescription for you.
What most people are not aware of is that exercise is a great way to manage stress. It helps take your mind off of the many things in our lives that can bring us down. Exercise improves mental health, emotion, and mood. The National Institute of Mental Health recognizes exercise as a valid treatment for anxiety and depression. Exercise conditions us to better cope with stressors.
The fun exercise activity I recommend for managing stress is boxing. Boxing is a great exercise activity to help relieve stress. Boxing is one of the best sports for countering and managing stress, in my opinion. The combination of strength training and aerobic work provides the best of both worlds in terms of getting the muscles pumped and stimulating the cardiovascular system which improve your mental well-being. Boxing (crazy as it seems) enhances your ability to relax, which can help you to stay calm and poised under daily pressure. In addition the added benefit of getting in great shape, building confidence, self-empowerment, and practical self defense. Boxing is one of the best stress management tools. A recent article in the Washington Post stated that, " ...some studies suggest exercise works as well as medication to reduce symptoms of depression and anxiety, and the effects last longer." Using boxing as your coping method can give new meaning to the old saying "take 2... take 1-2... and call me in the morning".
What exercise or activities do use to manage stress?
If your in the Washington area come join us for Boxing Boot Camp every Tuesday and Thursday night (7:30pm) at World Gym Laurel in Laurel, Maryland.
Even if you don't feel you can "float like a butterfly and sting like a bee".
Be Well.