Hi rlr
I wondered if it is possible for you to explain why exercise helps anxiety? Also, if palpitations reduce during exercise, or for some people, reduce generally in your life as a result of doing exercise, why is that?

Thanks - I have been wondering. Is it the reduction in anxiety or is it the exercise?

bead

Okay, realize that anxiety is representative of stress that is being generated. The body responds to this stress in the form of physiological manifestations. Under exertion, the energy is alternatively expended or discharged. This is the reason that muscular tension often prevails in cases where persons under stress are also sedentary both at work and at home for the most part.

The human body must perfom physical activity of a nature sufficient enough to counteract the effects of stress. It's not that exercise can relieve anxiety, but rather diminishes its ability to affect the body from a physical standpoint. One of the ways this occurs is through increasing vagal tone. This can either cause palpitations to appear in some persons or alternatively, they can appear once the body comes under the influence of parasympathetic nervous responses following exertion or exercise. Regardless of the appearance of certain symptoms, the body responds very well to regular exercise, both from a physical and cognitive standpoint.

Best regards and Good Health