What do you do when you are feeling "stressed out?" Do you reach for a tub of ice cream, indulge in fast-food, treat yourself to a spa day, or maybe try to sleep it off? What if I told you one of the most powerful things you can do when experiencing stress is to put on your sneakers and start exercising! Believe it! Exercising may seem like the last thing you want to do when you are under the burden of stress, but it may be the fastest and easiest way to overcome your stressors and start feeling better.

Exercise is a way to let out all your frustrations and life's annoyances in a positive way. With every crunch or weight you lift, your body is unknowingly releasing negative emotions and releasing endorphins, the "feel good, stress fighting" neurotransmitters. To put it briefly, endorphins are produced by the brain and enhance your mood, giving you that "runner's high" many people experience. By exercising regularly you can help maintain physical fitness, overall health and promote stress reduction.

When your body is stressed it releases a hormone known as cortisol. Cortisol is produced in response to the "flight or fight" reaction. When cortisol levels in the body are prolonged, negative effects can develop including: impaired cognitive function, blood sugar imbalances, weakened immune system, and even weight gain.

Along with regular exercise and balanced cortisol levels you can successfully manage your stress. For those who need extra support in dealing with stress while also supporting physical performance, try VÄXA Adapt. Adapt is a liquid adaptogen blend of ten adaptogenic herbs designed to help you manage stress while supporting healthy cortisol levels. The formula provides all the adoptogens you need in one bottle. While supporting the body during stressful times, Adapt also helps maintain optimal immune system health and energy levels to help give you the extra boost you need to get up and start working out!

To help physical performance while also supporting your body during times of stress try VÄXA Adapt. With regular exercise you can help keep your stress levels at bay. So, put down the cheesecake and pick up a jump rope with a little extra help from VÄXA.

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