Working out after a long day of teaching has become something that I look forward to. It really helps me forget about the stress for about an hour and have fun! I enjoy Pound, Barre Method, and Zumba as my regular daily classes. The endorphins that are released afterwards help energize my mind to continue through the night. If you simply go home after work, your mind just settles into the funk of thinking about everything that went wrong with the day or what you still to do for success the next day. Some people de-stress with TV or reading, which I enjoy doing as well – however, there is something different that you get from working out. I take Tuesday nights off to relax in another way, but enjoy my evenings of exercise 🙂
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I’ve found that working out before I start the work day helps me most. But I love that exercise is what we find to help ourselves. It’s invigorating and definitely a stress reliever. Thank you for sharing. Here’s my slice for today: http://iheartpurplestuff.blogspot.com/2017/03/seeking-to-become-march-2017.html
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I wish I could be more of a morning person to workout before work. But I know I would just never wake up in time :p I love it too!
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I am in a time of being too lazy to work out. I know I feel better when I do it, but have noticed there are times in my life that I just don’t. I’ve been in the lazy slump for awhile, so am thinking the motivated time is about ready to take over. I’m looking forward to it because, you are right, it’s way better than settling into the funk of thinking about everything that went wrong that day.
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I went through most of February and January working out like once a week (if that). Find a fun way to workout so you actually enjoy it 🙂
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You are right! I try to start my day with a little yoga, but I try to take a brisk walk after school.
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Walking and yoga are greats way to workout as well! I like to walk on the weekends if the weather lets me 🙂
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I agree-excercise is my best stress relief! I love how you enjoy a variety of workouts. I LOVE the barre method when I tried it…need to get back to a class soon. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
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Ya I try to change it up! I used to only do Zumba but now I’ve gotten into alternating every day
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I appreciate this post! I really need the motivation to work out after work. I think trying fun work outs like Zumba would be motivating for me! Right now, my gym membership is going un-used…
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I’m glad I set some motivation! I didn’t do a gym membership for a long time because I was worried it would be unused – but it’s all about the classes for me!
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