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2. Approach to Stress. Implementing de-stress strategy"Research has shown that moderate exercise tends to increase energy. (Thayer, The origin of everyday moods)Exercise allows tension release which is also known as stress releaseInexpensiveGradual, not intense workoutsPrevents workout habit
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1. Exercise for Mental Health Eleine Ly | Luis Marin | Kuan Nong | Liza Oswald Casey Petersen | Ho Man Yu
Holistic Health 0382-04
Human Nature
Professor Ruth Cox
2. 2 Approach to Stress Implementing de-stress strategy
Research has shown that moderate exercise tends to increase energy. (Thayer, The origin of everyday moods)
Exercise allows tension release which is also known as stress release
Inexpensive
Gradual, not intense workouts
Prevents workout habit from being too difficult to practice daily
Not a temporary routine, habit forming for life
Macro view of stress and moods
Stress caused by tension
Tension released by exercise
3. 3 Analysis of Method Nature of stress
Relationships
Responsibilities
Difficult situations
Questions:
Would exercise lower tension?
How likely would exercise have an affect on each individual?
Judgments of choice of exercise
4. 4 Liza Swimming
Whole body workout
Pool chlorine vs. ocean (salt benefits)
Yoga
Benefits
Increases the union of mind and body
inhibits stagnation, stimulates circulation, reduces stress.
Hazards
Knees or joints susceptible to arthritis
Asthma sufferers should avoid Hatha (heat yoga)
Affects
Strengthens total body
Calms mental stress
Results
Outcome/result: Stressfree, weightloss, happiness. Great Yoga Studio: TheLoft: http://www.theloftsf.com/beginners_classes.html
Walking
Daily exercise from home to work, work to school
Effortless and instinctive.
5. 5 Luis Ways to Deal with Stress
Walking/jogging as my exercise
3 times a week usually in the morning
Visualized each step
Exercise allowed me to take up an activity where there are no deadlines, no grades and no authoritative figures
After four weeks
Body & mind healthier
Attitude toward life had changed
More confident when dealing with the stressors
Links
Exercise as a Stress Management Modality http://www.imt.net/~randolfi/ExerciseStress.html
EXERCISE AS A STRESS MANAGEMENT TOOLhttp://www.isma.org.uk/stressnw/exercise.htm
Stress Relief through Exercise http://www.fitness-equipment-source.com/fitness_articles/stress_relief.htm
6. 6 Kuan Stress and Exercise
Stressors
Family: Mother works and puts a lot of stress on herself
School: Disappointments
Relationships: Misunderstandings
Anger
Anger by Thich Nhat Hanh
One needs compassion to listen to others and provide them the support to help them relieve their stress.
Practice deep listening in order to find out whats going on with oneself.
When you are angry, look in the mirror and breathe calmly, smiling, and feel the relief
Taking care of yourself while also taking care of others
Mindful energy comes from within us
Mental exercises: Walking, sports, rollerblading, gym membership
Result: Walking to relax, sports for fun, gym with friends, interact with mother more.
Resources
Relaxation Practice: http://www.midpeninsight.org/articles/intro1.html
7. 7 Eleine Walking and Jogging
Easy to do
I can do these exercises whenever I have time by walking to school instead of driving for instance.
Benefits cardiovascular, lungs, and burns fat.
Every weekend
30 minutes of walking and jogging
Gaining better health, better shape, and I also get a good look around the neighborhood where I live.
I feel very refresh after the walking and jogging.
My legs are stronger and I like I have build more esteem and more confidence in myself.
8. 8 Casey Changing My Commute
Purpose
Restructure schedule
Focus on mental health.
Process
Change my thought process and my view regarding commute
Incorporate different methods of transportation
Skateboarding
Jogging
Walking
Results
Look forward to the commute
Allow the mind to relax and not think about the stressful things that are going on.
9. 9 Ho Man Yu Meditation
Overcome negativity and adapt a new perspective to handle lifes ups and downs
Finding mental clarity and peace of mind
Coping with unresolved issues and emotions
Increase relaxation and reduce level of stress
Type of exercise
Primarily meditation
Walking
Jogging
Running
Helpful Links
Tips and guidelines for beginners http://www.meditationcenter.com
Visual and audio clips to enhance your session http://www.learningmeditation.com/room.htm
Explores kinds of meditation http://www.how-to-meditate.org/
10. 10 Update and Results Physical and mental state improved
Stress levels down 60%
Overall tension down 80%
Exercise habits are not temporary
Change in dietary habits
Gradual improvement creates long term affects
Daily exercise practice is part of life habit