An inability to control your temper can be a destructive behavior to yourself and those around you. As you experience angry feelings, your brain prepares your body to confront the source of your anger. Your heart rate and blood pressure increase, and you produce large quantities of adrenaline. Exercise is an effective outlet for you to release energy and feelings of stress. Consult with a mental health care professional if you experience persistent feelings of rage.
Step 1
Go for a brisk walk, or run, preferably outside. A brisk walk outdoors can help you release frustrations, anxiety, and stress. By keeping your heart rate in your target aerobic zone for at least 30 minutes, your brain will release endorphins. Endorphins are chemicals that have a positive effect on your moods. By exercising outside, you take yourself away from an environment that may have contributed to your anger and hostility.
Step 2
Focus on determining the origins of your anger during your walk. Make a decision to not let your anger control you. As you feel your anger dissipating, make a plan to handle the situation that caused your anger, in a constructive manner.
Step 3
Hit a punching bag, or pillow, repeatedly. This is particularly effective if you feel yourself losing control. Make sure that you throw enough punches to release all your energy. According to the website aarp.org, joining a boxing, or a kickboxing class, might help you to release anxiety.
Step 4
Perform a weight training workout. Lifting weights is an effective means of channeling your extra energy when you are angry. It is also a way for you to make use of the adrenaline that your body has produced as a result of your anger. Lifting weights, particularly free weights, requires great concentration. While you are lifting weights, it will give you an opportunity to focus on something other than what you are angry about. Anger can cause tension in your muscles, so be sure to stretch all your major muscle groups after you finish lifting weights.
Step 5
Practice yoga exercises, poses and movements. According to MayoClinic.com, practicing yoga, particularly hatha yoga, is an effective means of reducing anxiety and stress. Deep, controlled breathing is an integral part of yoga, and definitely has a calming effect on your mind and body. The slow, controlled movements require great concentration, and serve to take your mind off outside influences.
