Relational problems with colleagues, endless stoppages on the road, professional tasks that are constantly growing: on a daily basis, stress has a thousand reasons to come forward. All the more reason to take time for yourself and release the pressure! For that, sport is a perfect outlet.

We will explain how sport is a great way to fight stress, and also give you some examples of sports to turn to.

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Practice Sports to Fight Against Stress 


When you feel stressed, whatever the situation, you release a substance called cortisol that helps you cope with the stressful situation. It acts as an anti-pain, it releases energy that is needed at the time T, sharpening the senses. Basically, a real shot of adrenaline for your body! Problem: in case of continual stress, cortisol is spread more than strictly in the body, which can eventually cause diabetes, weight gain, depression etc.

What Sport to Practice to Reduce Stress?

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All sports are good for fighting stress! Yet some disciplines are more effective than others. Let's see which ones.

  1. Sport Walking/Running

What's more relaxing than breathing the outdoors and playing sports outdoors? Going to walk or run, you will spend a moment alone with yourself, and take a large bowl of nature. There is a park or forest not far from you, right? Enjoy!

  1. The Bike

Are traffic jams infuriating you when it comes to getting to work? Combine business with pleasure by riding your bike! In addition to being ecological, the little queen will allow you in many situations to go faster than with your motorized vehicle. It's your turn to laugh at people trapped in traffic!

  1. Yoga

It's hard to ignore this practice when dealing with the issue of stress. You will learn to empty your mind, to think only in the moment, to control your body and your energies while gaining flexibility and strength! Do not deprive yourself, the benefits are enormous.

  1. Combat Sports

Unwind yourself by practicing a combat sport! Boxing, karate, judo: the list is long and all will allow you to expel the negative energies accumulated during the day.

  1. Fishing

And why not go and tease trout? A body of water, a good fishing rod, the quiet surrounding ... It will take more to relax and ensure that your stress flies instantly.

Last tip: turn off your phone, and focus 100% at this time dedicated to you. And you, a favourite sport to fight against stress?

 

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