| Studies have shown that rigorous and even moderate | | | | Before starting an exercise routine it is always a good |
| cardiovascular exercise can help reduce the | | | | idea to talk it over with your doctor to make sure you |
| symptoms of Anxiety Attacks which in turn will most | | | | are fit enough to do the activities that you are planning |
| likely reduce the frequency and intensity of Panic | | | | to do. Once you have cleared it with your doctor, it |
| Attacks as well. | | | | also a good idea to give some serious thought as to |
| The thinking behind this is that physical activity helps to | | | | the type of activities you are interested in and what |
| get rid of the extra adrenaline that the anxious | | | | you can physically handle. |
| persons body produces, and helps to produce | | | | If the exercise(s) that you choose are to hard or not |
| chemicals called endorphins that lift the persons mood | | | | something that you are interested in, it is most likely not |
| and may even help in the treatment of depression. | | | | going to be something that you will stick with in the long |
| Walking and biking are only a few of the exercises | | | | term. |
| that are beneficial and appropriate for the beginner. | | | | Walking is always a good first step, because it is a low |
| Yoga, martial arts, and even something as simple as | | | | intensity workout and most everyone can do it. It is |
| gardening can have a huge effect on anxiety levels. | | | | also something that can be done at home (on a |
| Physical exercise should only be part of your overall | | | | treadmill)if one is available. If you suffer from a social |
| lifestyle modifications. | | | | anxiety disorder and/or panic attacks or especially a |
| These changes should also include stress reduction, an | | | | condition like Agoraphobia it is much better in the long |
| overhaul of eating habits and the introduction of deep | | | | run to do these exercises outside. Since this will make |
| breathing and other relaxation techniques. | | | | you more comfortable in more stressful situations. |