Under stress, your body releases chemicals. If you exercise, these chemicals are used up and have less of a harmful effect. Exercise is good for you if you re trying to quit smoking too. Stress is the biggest trigger to re-start smoking. If you get some exercise instead when the urge to smoke hits you ll benefit in more ways than one.
Exercise can help ward off the weight gain that can sometimes be a problem when quitting.
And to top it all off exercise can make you feel better. It increases your energy level and you develop more stamina to enjoy life. Exercise stimulates the production of endorphins, chemicals quite the opposite of those produced during stress, which elevate mood and make you feel good. Exercise your right to health by starting slowly after getting your physicians approval. You don t have to run a marathon for starters.