Stress

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Stress is the feeling you get when you're under pressure, worried, angry, excited, nervous, or experiencing another intense emotion. Sometimes people act like young people don't get stressed because they don't have as many responsibilities as adults. That's not true-stress can come from parents, friends, teachers, coaches, and even yourself. You might feel stress during important life events, like moving or if your parents get a divorce. But it's also common to be stressed while taking a test or giving a speech. Stress can cause physical effects, like shaky hands, a racing heart, stomachaches, and headaches. It can also cause mental and emotional effects, such as sadness, anxiety, and crankiness.

Biological Reaction

Stress is our bodies' biological reaction to danger or threat. Early humans developed a stress response that helped them get out of harmful situations. When the brain senses danger, it releases stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These hormones cause changes in the body to prepare us for "fight or flight"-to tackle the problem with extra strength or run away fast. For example, if your ancestor spotted a dangerous animal, she may have felt her stomach sinking as her blood left her digestive system and went to her legs so she could run faster. She would breathe faster to get more oxygen for running. Extra sweat would help cool her down as she ran. Her pupils would get more significant to help her see in the dark.

Modern Life

In modern life, humans usually face fewer life-or-death threats than dangerous animals. But when our brains sense a threat coming, our bodies still have the same "fight or flight" response-even if the "threat" is a common occurrence like batting in a baseball game, singing a solo in the choir, or making plans for the future.

Not all stress is negative. Eustress, or "good stress," comes from excitement or anticipation. For example, if you're stressed about a big test, the stress can help you study harder and get a good grade. It's common to experience eustress when graduating, getting a new job, or going to college. Even though eustress comes from a positive place, it can still feel like the wrong kind of stress, called distress.

Manage

Stress can be tough to manage, whether it comes from a positive or negative place. It's essential to find ways to release the physical and emotional tension with stress. Healthy coping strategies can help you feel calmer and more prepared for stressful situations. One strategy is talking to a friend or adult you trust. Talking it out can help you make sense of your stress and figure out a solution. Practicing deep breathing, exercising, journaling, and taking regular breaks are effective coping strategies.

Yoga

Yoga is an activity that involves body and mind awareness, with a focus on posture and breathing. Yoga is designed to bring mental, physical, and emotional health and balance. One of the most widely practiced forms of yoga in Western society is hatha yoga. This form of yoga incorporates several different poses while stretching, breathing, and balancing is combined. Poses are performed slowly and carefully, with much-focused attention on the movements. Yoga is often used as a physical activity to improve muscle strength and endurance.

Fitness

NFL PLAY 60: Huddle up and Get Moving!

Complete all the exercises by watching the video above to complete your Fitness Logs.

Below is a chart of other exercises you can complete for your Fitness Logs.

Name and Description of Physical Activity	Picture	Type of Physical Activity
Push-up: an activity in which a person lies facing the floor and, keeping their back straight, raises their body by pressing down on their hands		Strengthening
Plank: an activity that involves maintaining a position similar to a push-up, but usually without any movement		Strengthening
Squat: An activity that requires squatting toward the group with the back of the knees at a 90-degree angle		Balance/Flexibility
Jumping jack: a jump is done from a standing position with legs together and arms at the sides to a position with the legs apart and the arms over the head		Balance/Flexibility
Jump rope: An activity that requires jumping straight up into the air and back down, as if jumping over a rope.		Balance/Flexibility
High knees: An activity in which a person lifts their knees as high as possible, alternating left and right		Aerobic
Kickers: An activity in which a person jogs in place, hitting their behind with their feet		Aerobic