Sometimes, we need to run a few miles, pump iron hard, or
throw ourselves into exercise to expend the pent up energy that we feel when
angry. It may feel good. It may relieve some stress. And it could cause
heart-related problems for people who are generally healthy.
Take a Breather
A massive international study recently tied stress or anger
and heavy exertion to a triple risk of having a heart attack within an hour.
Stressed out people or people who are angry are more likely to over exert
themselves than those who aren’t. While regular exercise is good for everyone,
too much of it, and when mad, or working out in the extreme, can be harmful.
Medical professionals advise taking a breather and trying to relax for a while
before working out, if stressed or ticked off. Take a slow walk. Sit down and
breathe and try to clear the stress or anger from the mind. Drink a few glass
of water slowly. Listen to calming music or music that immediately changes a
bad mood to a good one.
Causes of Heart-Related Exercise Problems
Stress and anger are two ways most people report feeling ill
and complain of chest pain—even minor chest pain. They double the chance of
someone suffering from heart attack symptoms. Add physical exertion to it, and
the chance triples. It’s important to note that the study mentions physical
exertion was self reported and could be anything from climbing stairs to
training for a marathon. Exercise is defined by individual activities. Exercise
for me is doing a 20 minute workout video in the living room. For others, it
could be vacuuming the carpet in the house to running 3 miles at steady clip.
It all creates exertion. US Media Studios reminds all to find a way to relax a bit when angry, upset or
stressed before breaking into a strenuous workout. You’re valuable. Take it
easy.
