When I workout in the morning before work, I feel weird at work and in meetings. Like I am overstimulated somehow. What can I do to not feel like that at work after working out in the gym?
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To manage feelings of overstimulation after a morning workout, suggests incorporating down regulation breathing into your routine. This involves taking three to five minutes post-workout to focus on breathing techniques that emphasize longer exhales. This practice can help shift your body from a high-stress state induced by exercise to a calmer, recovery-focused mode. Techniques such as slow, deliberate breathing or using physiological sighs (a double inhale through the nose followed by a long exhale through the mouth) are recommended. These techniques can be done either immediately after your workout or while sitting calmly, ideally not while driving, to enhance recovery and help you adjust more smoothly back into your work environment 1.