| keith64 wrote: |
| I have been trying to work out to an Aerobics video but everytime i get my heart rate up my brain must sense that i am having a panic issue and that puts me into extreme anxiety mode.I guess i have been dealing with severe anxiety so long that any time my brain senses my heart rate go up it throws me into anxiety/panic mode.Does anyone else have this problem,and how do you exersise if it makes you extremely anxious afterwards?Thanks... |
That's a really common problem, lets see what I come up with-
You could try lower impact workouts- a long brisk walk has all the effects of an aerobics tape- and you can slow down if you start to feel anxiety. Plus it's good to get outside and breathe the fresh air.
Water aerobics is not just for old people, in fact, it's really fun. The water has a strange effect on your body and your heart rate and breathing don't raise as much, so maybe that would be good for you.
Or you could try the really low impact stuff, like yoga/tai chi/pilates, work on more muscular endurance and flexibility. You'll still be getting healthier. Is your goal weight loss, muscle building, or just overall health?