Addiction Recovery: Different Types of Helpful Exercise

Benefitting from participation in a variety of different exercise types will be discussed in this portion of the outpatient addiction treatment program at The Right Step. You will learn more about the ways that different types of exercises are helpful for different reasons, as experienced addiction recovery instructors cover a wide array of information with you through a series of addiction treatment sessions.

At this point, we will be discussing the ways that stretching and aerobic exercise will probably be most helpful for your recovery. You will learn that stretching exercises help to keep your body limber and to relieve muscle tension. Aerobics are rhythmical and vigorous exercises for the large muscles. Aerobics are intended to raise your heart rate to 75% of its maximum rate and maintain that rate for at least 20-30 minutes.

During your time spent in substance abuse addiction treatment at The Right Step, our addiction recovery professionals will recommend regular use of aerobic exercise. This discussion of a few of the different types of aerobic exercises will include learning that jogging, swimming, jumping rope and bicycling are common aerobic exercises, or you might want to join an aerobics class. Dancing can also be aerobic, but remember that it must be done vigorously.

The Value of Exercise for Recovering Drug Addicts and Recovering Alcoholics

Many recovering people will testify to the value of exercise in reducing the intensity of PAW or post-acute withdrawal symptoms. After exercising, they feel much better, find it easier to concentrate and remember and are able to be more productive.

You will be encouraged to choose a form of exercise that is fun for you so that you will stick with it. Most doctors and health books will tell you to exercise three or four times a week, but we recommend that recovering people make time for it every day because of its value in reducing stress.

Any day that you do not exercise is a day that you are cheating yourself of a way to feel more relaxed, be more productive and have more energy. Whatever exercise you choose, remember, do not over-do it! If it hurts don't do it. The old adage "no pain, no gain" is not true for recovering people. Consistency and regularity are the key words for the recovering person.

Addiction Treatment Locations

Residents of local Texas and New Mexico cities including Texas City TX, Victoria TX, Brownsville TX, Harlingen TX, McAllen TX and Eagle Pass TX often receive treatment for their addiction to drugs or alcohol through the Intensive Outpatient Programs at one of 20 convenient Right Step locations.

Outpatient Alcohol Treatment and Outpatient Drug Treatment programs are offered in Euless TX, The Woodlands TX, Austin TX, Baytown TX, Beaumont TX, Conroe TX, Dallas TX, San Antonio TX, Plano TX, Houston TX, Ft. Bend TX, Pasadena TX, Wimberley TX, Albuquerque NM.

Residential Treatment centers in DFW, Houston and Austin are also provided for recovery from addiction disease, attracting individuals from Oklahoma, Louisiana, Arkansas, Arizona and other areas of the United States to participate in recovery programs at The Right Step.

Drug Treatment and Alcohol Treatment Resources:

Addiction Recovery Symptoms after Initial Withdrawal Stages

Addiction Recovery: PAW or Post Acute Withdrawal

Addiction Recovery Information: PAW Triggers

Addiction Recovery Sessions: Characteristics of PAW

Addiction Recovery PAW Symptoms: Difficulty Thinking

Addiction Recovery: Memory Problems

PAW Symptoms: Emotional Overreaction

Sleeping Disorders in Addiction Recovery

Addiction Recovery Programs: Physical Coordination Issues

Managing Stress in Addiction Recovery

Stress Sensitivity in Addiction Recovery