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22 Affordable Ways to De-stress

Nina Kim, Georgia Price | AllHealthcare

11. Get Your Adrenaline Pumping!


Whether you’re exhausted, frustrated, or just plain stressed-out, nothing beats the blues like getting your blood pumping. Exercise, and the adrenaline it produces, has been proven to help people relax – probably because you’re so tired afterward! The thought of dragging your tired behind to the gym after a 12-hour shift might sound awful, but that’s not your only option. There are tons of great ways to exercise that don’t involve weights, spandex, or protein powder.


Got a dog? Take him for a nice, long walk. Slip on your sneakers and you’re good to go! Looking for something a little more exciting? Try a class like kickboxing or spinning. You can punch and kick your stress away, or imagine yourself cycling toward your next vacation!

Cost: Free if you do something outdoors or at the community center. Gym memberships generally start around $30/month. With this economic climate, you can negotiate a good deal.
More Info: Gym.com, your local community center

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    Mhearth1139

    almost 4 years ago

    2 comments

    Fantastic article. A slide should have been put in there about chewing gum though, a proven and great way to relieve stress for about 10-20 cents a day!

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    NoNonsenseDr

    almost 4 years ago

    124 comments

    Thanks for the great websites for recipes based on ingredients I have. I always wondered if there was something on the internet that'd help me use up all the random items I have in my fridge.

    What a great idea for stress relief!

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    Bluepeony9

    almost 4 years ago

    12 comments

    Yes!!!!

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    AHCGeneralManager

    almost 4 years ago

    18 comments

    Love the shout-out to the AllHealthcare editors! Go team!

    http://allhealthcare.monster.com/benefits/articles/3671-22-affordable-w...

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    OTOldie

    almost 4 years ago

    68 comments

    I love spending the day as Mr. Fix-It. Makes me feel accomplished, and yes, it is a great stress reliever!

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    Vetty

    almost 4 years ago

    2 comments

    Enjoy!

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    Cameron01

    almost 4 years ago

    118 comments

    im a huge 'to do' list person. ill even put things like 'pack my lunch' or 'do my hair.' it really does feel good to cross off so many things off a list... you feel so accomplished at the end of the day!

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    MagnoliaElectric

    almost 4 years ago

    50 comments

    Yoga has done wonders for my stress management and life fulfillment since I started 5 months ago. I have so much more energy, a more positive outlook on life, quit smoking and have vastly increased my range of motion.

    Oh, and the constant back/shoulder pain? GONE!

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