What workout instantly makes you feel better?

marmact · 02-21-13, 11:02 AM

If you're feeling down and depressed, what workout or workout genre makes you feel better? Do you find that you respond more to high-intensity stuff (for the endorphins) or something more gentle (for the... well, self-love, I guess might be a good description)?

Just curious. This winter weather (plus recovering from an injury) is killing me. Lately I think about just lying on the floor in my workout area and staring at the ceiling. Obviously I don't DO it, but I certainly think about it!

Yelly · 02-21-13, 11:08 AM

Yoga and dance cardio

glavtx · 02-21-13, 11:22 AM

They both work for me.
If I can get myself to start a high intensity workout when I'm feeling down, and it's not something dancey that I have to think about and usually screw up, that works. Something like Cardio Coach works wonders - high intensity, and I don't have to learn anything - just do

More often, though, I put in a Qi Gong or kundalini yoga dvd and my mood gets sooooo much better so fast, and without any possibility of added stress.

NRGWoman · 02-21-13, 11:29 AM

Shaun T's Rockin' Body because it is so silly

dutchgirl · 02-21-13, 11:31 AM

If I'm feeling blue I respond best to the instructor, not the type of workout. Petra Kolber, Christi Taylor, and Patrick Goudeau are my blues buster instructors. To me they exude fun, caring and genuineness that picks me right up.

enduranceron · 02-21-13, 11:31 AM

Opposite ends of the spectrum but any of the Month One workouts of Insanity or Yoga (Rodney Yee, Bob Harper or even Tony Horton's)...

andtckrtoo · 02-21-13, 11:37 AM

IMax 2 and Zumba - both always put a smile on my face.

If I need something to help me center myself - yoga is it.

bethellen · 02-21-13, 11:43 AM

Leslie

Going through grief of losing my fiance's brother and then my fiance; 9 times out of 10 Leslie brought me out of my depressed and sad moods.

I'm really glad you started this thread. I usually can't pinpoint when my depressed moods will hit and today is one of those days! I've been really sad all morning and looking at pictures online of my fiance. I think I'll work out with Leslie when I get home from work today.

sherry7899 · 02-21-13, 11:53 AM

Bethellen, I am so very sorry you have been through so much- sending you hugs!!

Please take care-
Sherry

sbh · 02-21-13, 12:34 PM

Jessica Smith's youtube workouts, Leslie, and Billy Blanks Jr.

The best workout is a long walk with my dog Sadie. She always cheers me up.

Bethellen, hugs to you!!! I'm so sorry for your loss.

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02-21-13, 11:02 AM
marmact Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: In a plank position	What workout instantly makes you feel better? If you're feeling down and depressed, what workout or workout genre makes you feel better? Do you find that you respond more to high-intensity stuff (for the endorphins) or something more gentle (for the... well, self-love, I guess might be a good description)? Just curious. This winter weather (plus recovering from an injury) is killing me. Lately I think about just lying on the floor in my workout area and staring at the ceiling. Obviously I don't DO it, but I certainly think about it! __________________ "We will dance on their chamois!" ~ Grunter von Agony, Hell Hath No Fury (The Sufferfest)

02-21-13, 11:08 AM
Yelly Join Date: Aug 2009	Yoga and dance cardio

02-21-13, 11:22 AM
glavtx VF Supporter Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: texas	They both work for me. If I can get myself to start a high intensity workout when I'm feeling down, and it's not something dancey that I have to think about and usually screw up, that works. Something like Cardio Coach works wonders - high intensity, and I don't have to learn anything - just do More often, though, I put in a Qi Gong or kundalini yoga dvd and my mood gets sooooo much better so fast, and without any possibility of added stress. __________________ Terri If the only prayer you say in your life is Thank You, that would suffice. Meister Eckhart It is our resistance to things as they are that causes most unhappiness. When you rise in the morning, give thanks for the light, for your life, for your strength. Give thanks for your food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason to give thanks, the fault lies in yourself. Tecumseh

02-21-13, 11:29 AM
NRGWoman Join Date: Feb 2012	Shaun T's Rockin' Body because it is so silly

02-21-13, 11:31 AM
dutchgirl VF Supporter Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Campbell, CA	If I'm feeling blue I respond best to the instructor, not the type of workout. Petra Kolber, Christi Taylor, and Patrick Goudeau are my blues buster instructors. To me they exude fun, caring and genuineness that picks me right up. __________________ Sabine Nobody who ever gave his best regretted it - Author Unknown Fitness happens one choice at a time - Michelle Dozois The truth is, my body, whether I love it or not, is the vessel that houses my soul. And for that, it should be honored - Theresa Ruth Howard

02-21-13, 11:31 AM
enduranceron Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Cromwell, CT	Opposite ends of the spectrum but any of the Month One workouts of Insanity or Yoga (Rodney Yee, Bob Harper or even Tony Horton's)... __________________ “Security is mostly a superstition.....Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller "I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." - Thomas Carlyle "Strength does not come from physical capacity. It comes from an indomitable will." - Mahatma Ghandi

02-21-13, 11:37 AM
andtckrtoo Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Island off the NC Coast	IMax 2 and Zumba - both always put a smile on my face. If I need something to help me center myself - yoga is it. __________________ Christine Wag more, bark less

02-21-13, 11:43 AM
bethellen Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Michigan	Leslie Leslie Going through grief of losing my fiance's brother and then my fiance; 9 times out of 10 Leslie brought me out of my depressed and sad moods. I'm really glad you started this thread. I usually can't pinpoint when my depressed moods will hit and today is one of those days! I've been really sad all morning and looking at pictures online of my fiance. I think I'll work out with Leslie when I get home from work today.

02-21-13, 11:53 AM
sherry7899 Join Date: Jun 2003	Bethellen, I am so very sorry you have been through so much- sending you hugs!! Please take care- Sherry __________________ "Say you are tired and you will be. Believe you are strong and you are." (Sean O'Malley) The cat in my avatar is my sweetheart named Bonkers

02-21-13, 12:34 PM
sbh Join Date: Feb 2006	Jessica Smith's youtube workouts, Leslie, and Billy Blanks Jr. The best workout is a long walk with my dog Sadie. She always cheers me up. Bethellen, hugs to you!!! I'm so sorry for your loss.