jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

From Adidas -

There are a lot of ways to relieve stress with sports:

Running:
Many experts recommend running because it is one of the first skills that we learn. The important thing here is to stay in the aerobic range (your breathing speeds up, but you aren’t out of breath), in order to avoid putting too much strain on your body.

Walks:
In addition to endurance sports, regular, short walks can help reduce stress hormones.

Yoga:
Yoga is another effective way to clear your head. By concentrating on your breathing, you enter a meditative state.

Team sports:
If you spend a lot of time alone, either at work or in your free time, team sports like soccer are a great way to relieve stress. Don’t underestimate the support a social network can provide. In a team, you work together, which builds self-confidence and can reduce stress.

Self-defense:
Self-defense gives you a heightened awareness of your body, which helps your balance, and improves coordination. You’ll also be more self-confident—low self-esteem can contribute to your stress level.

Climbing:
Sports you do outside in the fresh air like climbing give you a greater sense of freedom. You learn to focus on the essentials and not get distracted.

RoswellAlien

A good bourbon.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

...wine, TV, computer, etc.

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

Retiring.

Najataagihe

Music.

Best: making music with others.

Second best: teaching others how to make music

Third best: dancing to music

Fourth best: listening to music


Pick the best you, personally, can do and go for it!

dancers Loc: melbourne.victoria, australia

I agree.............

hippi Loc: Sedalia MO

rplain1 Loc: Dayton, Oh.

To relieve stress - find something you don't do very well. Then don't do it.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

yes! Music is great.

rck281 Loc: Overland Park, KS

I find sex to be the best remedy for stress, as long as you take your time.

PhotogHobbyist Loc: Bradford, PA

All good answers. My cardiologist doesn't agree totally, but I do.

lbrande

I did martial arts and Ice Hockey.

paulrph1 Loc: Washington, Utah

Masking the problem?

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

I assume you did the first because of the second.

lbrande

Nope, I started martial arts before I played hockey.