High intensity exercise is required to combat the stress response and put the body back in a state of energized relaxation.  Click here to read more.

 Stress-Busting Workout:       Cardiovascular Exercise 

            Here is a cardio workout to help you beat stress.  It can be performed using any

type of cardiovascular exercise.

            5-10 minute      Warm-up slowly until you feel warm and are breathing harder

            1 minute           As intense as you can maintain for 1 min.

            1 minute           Warm-up pace

            ***Repeat the last 2 minutes 5 times

            2 minute           Warm-up pace

            1 minute           As intense as you can maintain for 1 min.

            1 minute           Warm-up pace

            ***Repeat the last 2 minutes 5 times

            5 minute           Cool down.  Slowly bring your breathing back to normal

 Stress-Busting Workout:       Strength Exercise              No matter what exercises you perform, the key is to make sure that you push past your limits.  Use a weight or resistance that gets you to a point where you feel out of breath and are truly giving your maximum effort.                                     

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