[Dogstar]

Exercise also has other benefits besides the physical stuff. It's a great stress reliever. When I go walking, it gives me a chance to clear my head. And Hayley's right, you do feel more energized and positive (at least I do) after a good sweaty workout. Sometimes I feel as if I'm purifying myself by sweating, like getting all the toxins out of my body, releasing all the bad feelings, all the tension.