Coping with Stress – Physical Techniques

Coping with Stress – Physical Techniques

In the past, daily work was largely physical. Now that physical exertion is no longer a
requirement for earning a living, people do not get rid of stress so easily. It accumulates
very quickly. People need to develop a regular exercise program to reduce the effects of
stress before it becomes distress. Regular physical activity improves health in the following
ways:

• Reduces the risk of dying prematurely
• Reduces the risk of dying from heart disease
• Reduces the risk of developing diabetes
• Reduces the risk of developing high blood pressure
• Helps reduce blood pressure in people who already have high blood pressure.
• Reduces the risk of developing colon cancer
• Reduces feelings of depression and anxiety
• Helps control weight.
• Helps build and maintain healthy bones, muscles, and joints.
• Helps older adults become stronger and better able to move about without falling.
• Promotes psychological well-being