I love working out at the gym, especially weight training. Therefore, my personal de-stress mantra is exercising.
Sentiment: POSITIVE
I do enjoy exercise, not because I am an exercise junkie but because it's terrific stress release.
I like to meditate. But I get rid of my stress at the gym.
Working out gives me the opportunity to let go and listen to my music; it's a big stress reliever.
For me, working out is a form of therapy. It's cathartic for me; it's a good stress reliever. I know that when I go to the gym I am taking care of myself, and I know I'll feel so much better afterwards.
Exercise helps me with stress. It changes your brain chemistry. I turn to Ashtanga yoga when I feel the need to relax. I love it, but it's not right for everybody. It's taught to you a little bit at a time, according to your body type and your strength. That keeps things challenging.
Exercise is really important to me - it's therapeutic. So if I'm ever feeling tense or stressed or like I'm about to have a meltdown, I'll put on my iPod and head to the gym or out on a bike ride along Lake Michigan with the girls.
Now before I work out, I think, 'I love exercise,' and it works.
I'm sort of a gym buff. It's a stress relief for me. But I only go for 20 minutes at a time.
Working out for me really depends on my shoot schedule, but I try to move my body every day. I really believe in exercise as an anti-depressant. It's a great way to feel better.
Yoga is the perfect way to de-stress and work out at the same time.