Run to relieve stress
10/08/2010
There have been a 2 high profile incidents today of a woman at a drive through and an air steward in the USA emulating Michael Douglas in the film “Falling Down” where modern life becomes too much and meltdown ensues.
Whilst extreme examples of expressions of anger there is no doubt that we are under stress and pressure from our work and life environments that we haven’t evolved to cope with. Long working hours often sat at a desk, over reliance on new technology, traffic and long commutes, addiction to alcohol and other stimulants, a lack of sleep and rest, absence of green spaces and an isolation and disconnection from friends and family are commonplace in the modern western world. Failure to readdress these imbalances can lead to a build up of stress and depression and result in outpourings of aggression and violence.
Health experts across the world agree that taking regular exercise can reduce stress levels, particularly running. We have used running to help ourselves and our clients increase confidence, improve mental and physical wellbeing, reconnect with our self, elevate mood and increase energy levels.
Check out our training section or drop us a line if you have any questions or how to start or how to improve your running fitness. For more details on reducing stress, read this informative article on the BBC website.
Run to relieve stress
10/08/2010
There have been a 2 high profile incidents today of a woman at a drive through and an air steward in the USA emulating Michael Douglas in the film “Falling Down” where modern life becomes too much and meltdown ensues.
Whilst extreme examples of expressions of anger there is no doubt that we are under stress and pressure from our work and life environments that we haven’t evolved to cope with. Long working hours often sat at a desk, over reliance on new technology, traffic and long commutes, addiction to alcohol and other stimulants, a lack of sleep and rest, absence of green spaces and an isolation and disconnection from friends and family are commonplace in the modern western world. Failure to readdress these imbalances can lead to a build up of stress and depression and result in outpourings of aggression and violence.
Health experts across the world agree that taking regular exercise can reduce stress levels, particularly running. We have used running to help ourselves and our clients increase confidence, improve mental and physical wellbeing, reconnect with our self, elevate mood and increase energy levels.
Check out our training section or drop us a line if you have any questions or how to start or how to improve your running fitness. For more details on reducing stress, read this informative article on the BBC website.