Our personal fitness trainers want to know, do you remember Whac-A-Mole? You know, the arcade game where a mole keeps popping up in unpredictable spots and it’s your job to smack it on the head? Well, that’s kind of like how stress works. Except you are the mole … and when stress gets out of control, every time you make a move, it keeps bopping YOU on the head. Not only do you feel out of control, but it can also make you feel too tired or distracted to get in a solid workout. Even worse, it can derail your workouts entirely (which sucks, because working out is a great stress reliever). This is why it’s SO IMPORTANT to have a plan to manage stress before it manages you. We came across this list of 6 different kinds of stress a while ago and thought it was eye-opening. Since most of us deal with more than one kind of stress at a time, you can see how it really adds up! Physical stress: bad night of sleep, being sick, hungry, or injured Mental stress: rough day at work, too many decisions to make, overwhelmed Emotional stress: feeling guilty, grief, anger, hate, frustration Social stress: disagreements with others, feeling lonely, etc. Existential stress: feeling hopeless, wondering what it all means, etc. Environmental stress: loud noises, unsafe surroundings, hot or cold temperatures, stuck in traffic, etc. Creating a lifestyle that helps you prevent and manage those stresses will help you become more resilient – and can stop stress from getting in the way of your goals. PLUS: the same steps that help you manage stress will also move you CLOSER to your fitness goals. Getting enough sleep Exercise and being active Eating a healthy diet Practicing stress management techniques that work with you (yoga, breathing exercises, etc.) Make time for YOU today! You deserve it. Committed to Your Success, The Method3 Fitness Team At Method3 Fitness, our caring coaches help clients get active, gain energy and get healthy again with workouts tailored to your body and your goals. Interested? Fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring Los Gatos personal fitness trainers OR call us 408-371-1212 to connect. We're looking forward to talking with you! Method3 Fitness is conveniently located in San Jose. Our team of personal fitness trainers serve clients in Los Gatos, Campbell, Willow Glen and other surrounding Bay Area cities. If you found this blog useful, be sure to LIKE, LEAVE A COMMENT, and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal fitness trainers. All content is designed to improve the way you move, eat, and think so you can achieve your goals and live stronger for today. Check back here each week and LIKE our Fan Page, to stay up to date on the latest tips, strategies and methods to get active, gain energy and get healthy again!