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Exercise And Stress Reduction Are Partners Which You Should Meet
By Jeff Foster
It makes common sense when you consider the fact that exercise is known to help release stress.
The good news is not only is it good common sense, but it is also backed up by years of scientific and
methodical research.
Exercise causes the brain to produce a mix of useful biochemicals that are known to reduce stress.
Have you ever heard runners talk about the endorphin high that comes from long-distance running?
That high is simply a result of the brain releasing an opiate like substance that the body produces
naturally when the reducing pain and in extreme cases of release it can lead to a sense of euphoria.
Other brain chemicals known as neurotransmitters, such as, serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine,
are also known to have positive impacts on your mood.
They help to balance your feelings of well-being. When these chemicals are too low depression, and
anxiety and even aggression may result.
Exercise helps to reduce stress by not only the positive brain chemicals it produces but also by
reducing the brain chemicals which are known to produce stress. Chemicals such as cortisol if left
untouched in the bloodstream can literally cause a narrowing of the arteries.
Exercise helps to reduce stress by breaking up the cortisol by-products so that they are passed out in
the urine and are harmless to the body. Exercise also helps to make the blood vessels more elastic
and stronger which helps them to be resistant to the harmful stress chemicals.
Exercise can also help y