Exercising is not only good for your physical health, but it is also good for your mental health. Exercising improves your mental state by reducing negative moods and heightens one’s self-esteem. And after a tiring day in general, a little form of exercise as the release can help in getting better sleep.
Now as we know that the women of this generation are now empowered especially in their careers, it cannot be helped that their stress levels start demanding for empowerment too – which we cannot allow. Here are feel-good cardio exercises that you gals can do to fight off stress.
Running Away From Problems
This is the most basic cardio exercise, and you may hate running, but best believe that this is a definite feel-good exercise that you can do when you take a break from work or academics. This helps you focus on your breathing as you get going. To add intensity to rid off equally intense stress, you may run up elevated places, such as stairs. You may also shout as you breathe out if you wish!
Cycling Towards New Paths
If you have a bicycle with you at your place, cycling when you’re stressed out is a good way to release negative energy. This exercise not only keeps your heart rate up, but you are also able to explore new routes. You may even discover routes that offer intensity that can help you feel accomplished once you overcome them! However, do not forget to wear the necessary protective gear.
Dancing Your Worries Away
You don’t feel like going out and exposing yourself to the outside world? Then you can most definitely try dancing your worries away. Just stand up from your soppy chair or tempting bed, open YouTube and search for feel-good dancing workouts and just turn up the volume of your speakers! You may mess up some steps but don’t get frustrated, just laugh it out and just dance!
Jumping (Rope) For Joy
We know we usually associate jumping ropes as equipment for some of our childhood games. However, jumping rope is actually a form of exercise and has been a trend since 2020. Jumping rope actually helps improve your coordination, balance, and mood. Not only will you feel good, you also lose around 10 calories for every minute that passed and tone your muscles.
#5 Well, Just Keep Swimming
Like what Dory from Finding Nemo said: just keep swimming. We would like to think it just encouraged us to clear our mind and keep going – or maybe just literally swim in a pool or sea. Swimming is actually a low-impact cardio workout that targets the legs and abdominal area. You can do a couple of laps until you reach your heart’s content. If you do not know how to swim, you can practice with a kickboard and just keep doing laps.
You, ladies, deserve a break from all the stress you face every day. And we believe these exercises will do you good, especially when done with your favorite happy playlist playing in the background.