{"id":9713,"date":"2015-09-22T07:17:39","date_gmt":"2015-09-22T07:17:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/?p=9713"},"modified":"2015-09-22T08:13:20","modified_gmt":"2015-09-22T08:13:20","slug":"stress-relief","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/stress-relief","title":{"rendered":"These 5 Exercises Will Help You Relieve Stress"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"a6b39195b99473d6c9dd698db2668010\" data-index=\"1\" style=\"float: none; margin:2px 0 2px 0; text-align:center;\">\n<center>\r\n\r\n<script type='text\/javascript'>\r\nfunction ShorterThan(widthMax) {\r\n                if (screen.width < widthMax) {return true;}  \r\n                else {return false}\r\n    }\r\nvar LimitWidth = 728\r\nvar MobileZoneID = 348996\r\nvar DesktopZoneID = 348995   \r\n<!--\/\/<![CDATA[\r\n   document.MAX_ct0 ='';\r\n   var m3_u = (location.protocol=='https:'?'https:\/\/cas.criteo.com\/delivery\/ajs.php?':'https:\/\/cas.criteo.com\/delivery\/ajs.php?');\r\n   var m3_r = Math.floor(Math.random()*99999999999);\r\n   document.write (\"<scr\"+\"ipt type='text\/javascript' src='\"+m3_u);\r\n   if (ShorterThan(LimitWidth)) {document.write (\"zoneid=\"+MobileZoneID);} else {document.write (\"zoneid=\"+DesktopZoneID);}\r\n   document.write(\"&nodis=1\");\r\n   document.write ('&cb=' + m3_r);\r\n   if (document.MAX_used != ',') document.write (\"&exclude=\" + document.MAX_used);\r\n   document.write (document.charset ? 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Instead of satiating your stress with food, try these workouts designed to relieve stress.<\/p>\n<h2>1. Yoga<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are many different types and levels of yoga, but they all involve controlled breathing and a series of poses, either stationary or in motion. For stress relief, try to enroll into the less physically rigorous classes such as hatha yoga. These types of classes stress focusing on breathing and meditating.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9715\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9715\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9715\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/eafdb7478124b5e1f0a652df5c0d59ff.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/eafdb7478124b5e1f0a652df5c0d59ff.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/eafdb7478124b5e1f0a652df5c0d59ff-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/eafdb7478124b5e1f0a652df5c0d59ff-85x57.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9715\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/21955116907267610\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>2. Walking<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Hippocrates once said that walking is man\u2019s best medicine. While running is a good exercise, sometimes it is better to just walk instead. It is less taxing on your body, especially on your joints, and you can still burn calories. Plus, it can be very mentally relaxing; you can put in some headphones and walk around the city or find a nice trail and enjoy nature.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9716\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9716\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9716\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/Dicas-para-manter-a-atividade-f\u00edsica-em-viagens-1.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/Dicas-para-manter-a-atividade-f\u00edsica-em-viagens-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/Dicas-para-manter-a-atividade-f\u00edsica-em-viagens-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/Dicas-para-manter-a-atividade-f\u00edsica-em-viagens-1-85x57.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9716\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.brasilsul.com.br\/wp-content\/uploads\/2014\/05\/Dicas-para-manter-a-atividade-f%C3%ADsica-em-viagens.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">{adinserter CNP5}<\/span><\/p>\n<h2>3. Aerobics<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">High energy workouts get your heart rate up and your blood flowing, which releases the endorphins. This includes activities like running, cycling, dancing, etc&#8230; Make sure you check with your doctor before doing anything too intense!<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9717\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9717\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9717\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/IMAGN.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"604\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/IMAGN.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/IMAGN-695x600.jpg 695w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/IMAGN-600x518.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/IMAGN-85x73.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9717\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/plus.google.com\/107829124405236000590\/about\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>4. Tai Chi<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Tai chi is similar to yoga, but it has its base in martial arts. It involves a flowing, controlled set of body movements and breathing exercises; this is particularly beneficial for relieving stress. It can even help lower blood pressure. <\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9719\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9719\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-9719\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/ebfdc83bf405aaec924c3b4bd606da44.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"646\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/ebfdc83bf405aaec924c3b4bd606da44.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/ebfdc83bf405aaec924c3b4bd606da44-85x78.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9719\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/362117626267448817\/\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><strong>5. Kickboxing<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you have had a really hard and frustrating day, then nothing quite relieves stress like kickboxing. The kicking and punching moves are great fat burners and raise\u00a0your heart rate. The movements are also disciplined and controlled, so it will improve your body\u2019s coordination and balance.<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_9720\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-9720\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-full wp-image-9720\" src=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/KICKBOXING.jpg\" alt=\"source\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/KICKBOXING.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/KICKBOXING-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2015\/09\/KICKBOXING-85x57.jpg 85w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-9720\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/bullsfightacademy.gr\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/02\/kickboxing-e1424636196361.jpg\" target=\"_blank\">source<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.afrizap.com\/en\/a-camera-follows-a-woman-on-a-busy-day-the-last-pic-will-leave-you-speechless-2\">SEE ALSO:\u00a0A Camera Follows A Woman On A Busy Day. 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