What if you could literally train your body to THRIVE under stress? When we’re stressed, most of us try to: But, if there’s one thing you can do to start moving through stressful situations quicker and with more resilience… It’s to move your body on a regular basis. Why? Because exercise actually trains your body to handle stress by mimicking fight-or-flight, so you get better at dealing with it. In other words, exercise is a way for your body to “practice” stress so it knows what to do when it strikes! As an added bonus, the endorphins can give your mood a boost… So a quick walk or workout can help take the edge off as stress occurs. This is so important when it comes to building healthier habits because cortisol — your body’s stress hormone – can make it harder to manage your appetite, sleep well, or even have the energy to make healthier choices for your body. A regular workout routine is ideal… But if you want some simpler ways to “move” through stress, you might consider: The bottom line is that stress management is a key part of achieving long-term health and well-being. That’s why at Method3 Fitness, our caring coaches don’t just focus on “going through the motions” to help you build a fitness routine... We also help you find ways to improve your sleep, change your relationship with food, and leverage new ways to manage stress. That way, you feel good more of the time, and there’s less resistance to building new habits! Want to see if Method3 Fitness is right for you? Fill out the "Request More Information Now" box above to receive your free consultation with our caring San Jose personal trainers OR call us 408-371-1212 to connect. We're looking forward to talking with you! Committed to your health and happiness, The Method3 Fitness Team 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 let us know and SHARE it on your favorite channel! The Method3 Fitness blog is updated weekly by our San Jose personal 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!