Important Message from The Joint Chiropractic regarding COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus) - Read More

Exercise, the Natural Stress-Buster

By Donna Stark

Feeling a little stressed out? Well, it's important to know that you are not alone! And with National Stress Awareness Month coming right around the corner, now is the perfect time to learn how to manage it better. One of the most common ways that people deal with stress is by working out, but how is exercise helpful if you are so stressed and busy that you can't even fit it in? It's times like these when you really need to take a step back and reevaluate what's important ... your physical and emotional health.

Natural Stress-Buster

We all know that exercise does a body good but do you know how good it really is when battling against the silent killer? That's right, stress kills, which is why you should make exercise a top priority in your life. Want to know how exercise can bring stress to its knees? Take a look.   

  • Improves the body's overall health
  • Increases endorphin levels
  • Reduces adrenaline and cortisol levels
  • Improves your mood
  • Helps you focus and think clearly
  • Increases self-confidence
  • Reduces the risk of chronic diseases, depression, and anxiety
  • Creates opportunities to make friends and build networks
  • Maintains a healthy weight
  • Improves your quality of sleep

Finding the Time

So now that you can see how exercise can calm your life down a bit, it's time to fit it into your schedule! Hopefully, some of these suggestions will work!

  • Wake up earlier - Waking up before the rest of your household can give you quality time to focus on yourself without interruption
  • Stop waiting - Instead of waiting in your car or along the field for your children to finish their sports practice, use the time to work on yourself by taking a walk or going for a jog
  • Go the long way - Add more steps into your day by walking to your coworkers' desks in place of emailing them, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, and parking farther away from your destination
  • Invest in a fitness watch - Keeping track of how much you are moving your body by wearing a fitness watch may actually motivate you to do more

Less Stress, Increased Quality of Life

The great news about reducing your stress through exercise is that nearly any form of exercise will do. So get out there and take a walk, lift some weights, or train for that marathon! The number of health benefits you will receive from your daily sweat session are endless and will go a long way toward your stress management!  

To learn more about your health, wellness, and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Hillsboro, Ore.

Story Link

Download your offer today and save!

$29 New Patient Special, Consultation | Exam | Adjustment

Offer valued at $45. Valid for new patients only. See clinic for chiropractor(s)' name and license info. Clinics managed and/or owned by franchisee or Prof. Corps. Restrictions may apply to Medicare eligible patients. Individual results may vary.