The American Council on Exercise has these suggestions to help you use physical activity to manage stress. Make the time to exercise, and put that time on your calendar. Simply by making the time, you begin to reduce stress. At work, plan a 10-minute exercise break every 90 minutes. Studies show 90 minutes to be a natural break interval.
Stress management requires more frequent activity than fitness does.
So plan at least 20 minutes of rhythmic aerobic activity six to seven days a week. Vary your activities. Walk, ride a bike, swim, jog or do circuit weight training at a gym. With several choices of activities, you're less likely to get bored. Learn yoga and yoga-type activities.