Using Exercise to Reduce Stress
A stress response is elicited anytime a stressor is present (Chu et al., 2022). However, stress is not always a bad thing. There are positive stressors and negative stressors. Positive stressors are things that make you feel excited like starting a new job, buying a home, getting married, or even exercise (if you’re doing an activity you enjoy). Negative stressors, on the other hand, are things that cause distress such as losing a job or a loved one.