FOCUS PAD TRAINING REDUCES STRESS There have been very few evolutionary changes in the human body in millions of years. One thing that has not changed is our survival mechanism. The body is predisposed to fighting or fleeing from a threatening situation. What HAS changed however is the fact that in modern day life, most of the threats we perceive are not actual, physical threats and do not merit kicking butt or running off. So what happens is that we activate this fight or flight response but do neither. A host of chemical and physical changes occur that, if left unchecked become toxic and unhealthy. That is why exercise is so healthy and such a great way to manage stress. I suggest that cardiovascular exercise satisfies the bodies need for flight. I believe that impact training such as hitting a pair of focus pads or a heavy bag satisfies the bodies evolutionary need to fight.
Posted on: Wed, 10 Sep 2014 14:21:43 +0000