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'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

AARPRachelA — Wed, 22 Dec 2021 21:06:30 GMT

The holidays can come with a lot of ups and downs when it comes to your mood. To lower your stress levels during the holidays, don't abandon healthy habits. Exercise can help boost your energy levels and lift your spirits. Try to include regular physical activity in your daily routine throughout the season.

How do you motivate yourself to exercise when you feel low or stressed? Getting started is half the battle. Once you've done that, notice how you feel after you're done working out.

Check out the other tips and kick that holiday stress to the curb!

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Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

2Papa — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 06:57:47 GMT

I’ll lift my spirits by lifting some spirits! 🥃

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

PaulZ250361 — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 09:33:02 GMT

I've found that exercise can relieve stress. Crunches to build up the core is easier on the back than situps. Then light workouts with dumbbells. Used to be an exercise fanatic but age has me taking it easy. My nightly walks help clear the mind.

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

in2win2day — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 12:01:33 GMT

I'm an early riser - just started playing pickleball - love it! Gets me up and moving - start at 9 and leave at 10:30 or so. Have been playing 3 days a week with a resting day in between.

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

papamona — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 15:12:02 GMT

My local multi-generational center has FREE 1 hour exercises classes for 55+ twice a week. What a great workout and social time. We get cardio, stretching and weights and you feel great after participating.

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

ellysmom — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 17:43:39 GMT

The Town of Cary, NC has online exercise classes for seniors. It’s an excellent program. The best class is Functional Fitness led by Stacy Smith of Yoga Unlimited. This is a fantastic service for the senior citizens of Cary!!!!

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

AARPRachelA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:14:06 GMT

I take daily walks as well, usually in the morning. Agreed that walking is a great way to clear the mind and move the body.

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

AARPRachelA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:15:37 GMT

3 days a week is great @in2win2day! Pickleball seems to be having a moment right now - lots of folks have recently started playing it!

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

AARPRachelA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:16:28 GMT

That sounds like a well-balanced workout, and it's so wonderful that it's free!

Re: 'Tis the Season to Curb Stress: Tip #5 Exercise

AARPRachelA — Thu, 09 Dec 2021 16:17:33 GMT

Thanks for sharing @ellysmom! What a great program - glad you are finding it beneficial and enjoyable!