MANAGING STRESS WITH EXERCISE

Participation in aerobic exercise can help elevate mood and reduce feelings of anxiety.

Some simple ideas to get you moving to reduce the feelings of stress in your life:

• Stretching exercises
• Aerobic activities such as walking, running, dancing, biking, hiking, and inline skating
•  
Tai Chi or yoga
• Recreational sports, especially team-oriented sports that incorporate a social component
• Get involved in a running or cycling group in the community
• Set a goal and train for a local race.  A calendar of races in Michigan can be found here

On-Campus Opportunities:
Campus Recreation
www.gvsu.edu/rec

Community Resources:
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
www.grymca.org
Special membership rates are available on a semester-by-semester basis for GVSU students.  Visit www.gvsu.edu/ymca for more information.