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Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Lifestyle
Ally Head

Feeling run down? 6 exercise moves that a trainer swears by to relieve tension and boost calm during busy periods

A woman doing exercise moves to relieve tension.

Let's face it - this time of year is busy. Pair the Christmas dinners with Secret Santa's, cold and flu season and end-of-year work rush and, with the best will in the world, you're likely to end up feeling a little run down.

That's where exercise moves to relieve tension come in - a sure-fire way to not only ease stiff and sore muscles, but also boost endorphins and mood. As per the NHS website, "Exercise won't make your stress disappear, but it can reduce some of the emotional intensity that you're feeling, clearing your thoughts and letting you deal with your problems more calmly."

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