The document discusses how exercise can both reduce and cause stress. It summarizes that exercise reduces stress through activities like running and dancing, which can lower heart rate and improve mood. Exercise is also an effective treatment for psychological conditions when used in a structured 8-12 week program. However, exercise can also add stress if done compulsively without rest. The document will cover various types of workouts and how to exercise without gym equipment in the upcoming weeks.

1. WORKOUT THE STRESS Scientists in the Schools Shawn C

2. Significance Everyone is stressed Exercise is affordable Can be done almost anywhere at anytime Other benefits of exercise

3. Definitions Stress- physical, mental, or emotional strain or tension Anxiety- distress or uneasiness of mind caused by fear of danger or misfortune Exercise- activity carried out to improve or sustain physical health; activity requiring physical exertion

4. We will learn … How Exercise Reduces Stress How Exercise can be used as a Psychological Health Treatment How Exercise can Cause Stress

5. Exercise Reduces Stress Automotive Workers reduced stress with 15 min Warm up 30 min running/dancing 15 min cool down Exercise and Heart Rate (HR) Exercise done at 70% of Max HR reduces stress and anxiety Improved the mood of individuals who claim to be depressed

6. Exercise as Psychological Health Treatment Used Exercise as a way to treat individuals with mental illnesses 8-12 Week Structured Exercise Program All participants had improved feelings of well being Used exercise to treat PTSD in men who had seen combat “ 16 weeks of exercise treatment was as effective as antidepressant medication”

7. Exercise Adds and Causes Stress Compulsive Exercisers “ Feeling of distress if unable to exercise” Fine line between exercise adding stress and reducing it

8. In the upcoming weeks we will discuss… Weight Lifting Upper Body Lower Body Aerobics Interval Training Endurance Training How to work out without gym equipment