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Emotional Health and Exercise
The Best Workouts for Every Mood
Beat a bad mood (or make the most of a good one) with an exercise routine tailored to how you feel
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Fitness Fixes for Any Mood
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When you’re feeling: Stressed out
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When you’re feeling: Sad
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When you’re feeling: Angry
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When you’re feeling: Happy
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When you’re feeling: Lonely
When you’re feeling: Stressed out
Try: Swimming
Yoga isn’t the only way to find peace of mind. If holding a pose when your brain is racing drives you crazy, you may be better off distracting yourself with higher-intensity cardio. “There’s something about the water that’s very soothing,” says Rosenfeld. “My patients also say that it helps them sleep, which is important if your stress is keeping you up at night.” To get a boost without dwelling on negative thoughts throughout the workout, get your mind off of your worries with intervals, suggests Rosenfeld. Swim as hard as you can to one end of the pool, then recover on the way back.
Yoga isn’t the only way to find peace of mind. If holding a pose when your brain is racing drives you crazy, you may be better off distracting yourself with higher-intensity cardio. “There’s something about the water that’s very soothing,” says Rosenfeld. “My patients also say that it helps them sleep, which is important if your stress is keeping you up at night.” To get a boost without dwelling on negative thoughts throughout the workout, get your mind off of your worries with intervals, suggests Rosenfeld. Swim as hard as you can to one end of the pool, then recover on the way back.
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