
We chose this fast-paced life (or not) but what is certain is that we are all aware of the importance of relieving stress . Because we know, this stress is written directly on our face! And in this area, sport is our best ally .
So how do we choose the sport that will allow us to stay calm in a busy environment?
Understanding it to better relieve stress
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The day begins in transport, which already exhausts us before starting our real day! |
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Sports that allow you to evacuate quickly
The choice of sport practiced depends on the character of each person but also on the time available.
Among the sports that allow you to let off steam quickly, we find all activities that are very intense. This is the case, for example, of the boxing – with very cardio training. But the sport allowing the best time/release ratio is by far the HIIT (High Intensity Interval Training) . This practice consists of alternating short periods of intense effort with very brief recovery times. For example, we do an exercise hard for 30 seconds then we recover for 15 seconds before continuing with a new exercise. We do it like this for 30 to 45 minutes maximum sequences of exercises requiring high effort.
Result
After half an hour, we come out empty! In addition, the exercises being very intense, the benefits on physical condition are enormous and the fat burning capabilities are increased tenfold .
Boxing :
- The Battling Club, 13 rue de la Grange-aux-Belles, Paris 10th
- Royal Boxing Club, 32 Rue du Commandant Rolland, Marseille 8th
HIIT :
- Cluster Sports Club, 103 rue du temple, 3rd and 145 rue de pomp, Paris 16th
Endurance sports to clear and clear the mind
| The advantage of endurance sports is that they allow you to face yourself alone . Hence the double benefit of relieving stress but also resolving a certain number of seemingly insolvent situations . Our overly tense mind on a daily basis circles around the problem and crystallizes it! And it's only when he lets go that the solutions appear as if by a miracle! In short, whether running , cycling or swimming , these activities are beneficial for our body and our mind ! They use all of our muscles and increase our cardiovascular resistance. Another advantage is that these activities can be practiced alone and do not necessarily require membership to a club! What could be more pleasant than jogging in the morning before your work day, swimming between noon and two or even going to work by bike! |
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Running :
-Quais de Saône, quai du Rhône and Gerland park, Lyon
-Parc Borély, Campagne Pastré or Corniche Kennedy (for the view), Marseille 8th
Pool :
-Joséphine Baker, quai de la Gare, Paris 13th
-Toulouse Lautrec, 26 impasse Barthe, Toulouse
Sports allowing relaxation and awareness of the body
Who says sport to evacuate, does not necessarily mean intense physical exercise. Indeed, yoga or Pilate are among these techniques.
Yoga requires attention to both your breathing and your mind during the sequence of postures.
Result
We silence our minds and extract ourselves from everyday problems .
As for Pilate, this practice based on more than 500 body exercises allows you to both strengthen your deep muscles and soothe your mind . These activities allow you to consciously relieve stress but also to develop your deep muscles and to refocus.
Result
The body unwinds, stress evaporates .
Pilate & Yoga :
- Small, 11 Rue Franklin & 26 Rue Denuziere, Lyon
- Tigre Yoga (3 addresses in Paris):
17 rue de Chaillot, 16th arrondissement
101 rue du Cherche-Midi, 7th arrondissement
11 rue du Perche, 3rd arrondissement
Pilate:
- Element, 16 rue de la Grande-Chaumière, Paris 6th
In short :
City life is, without a doubt, a stressful life. But many sports allow you to relieve stress so as not to suffer the consequences of this fast-paced lifestyle . The stated objective: to maintain luminous skin and relaxed features. Because, yes, sport has this wonderful power to make our skin more beautiful , less stressed...like us ultimately!!

