How you’re feeling can have a huge impact on how you exercise, from increasing the amount of effort you put into making you skip a session altogether (we’ve all been there). It’s important to listen to your emotions before doing any kind of exercise. Feeling angry or excited causes your body to release adrenaline that can give you a natural boost during cardio or high-intensity workouts, while feelings of stress or anxiety are better suited to low impact, more mindful exercises like yoga or swimming. Once you recognize and define how you’re feeling you can then channel this into something positive and select the best mood-boosting exercises for your workout session.

Here are 7 mood-boosting exercises that can be matched to our most common daily moods:

If you need an energy boost, try boxing or body combat

While a boxing class can seem intimidating at first, the experience can be therapeutic. Not only does boxing provide you with an opportunity to release your emotions, but it can also help increase your body’s endorphin production, which is natural ‘feel-good’ hormones. Boxing and combat classes are both great ways to relieve anger or stress while also strengthening your entire body in the process.

For balance, go for low-intensity cardio

If you feel your energy is balanced, the most important thing to do to keep it that way is to stick to your exercise routine. So instead of pounding away on the treadmill, opt for a low-intensity cardio workout and head to the stationary bike. Choose a tension level you feel is right for you and simply spin it out. Your body will reap the health benefits even from a less intense workout.

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If it’s peace of mind you’re looking for, go for mind, body & soul, yoga, or swimming

Swimming also ranks as one of the best mood-boosting exercises. This is because it stimulates mood-boosting hormones, and also allows you to clear your mind and find perspective on your day. If you’re in need of a serious wind-down, then swimming is key.

Harmony? Try yoga or a mind, body & soul class

If you need to feel harmonious and calm, these simple yoga class poses can help you cool down and find your inner zen:

The Bridge Pose – The Bridge Pose offers incredible benefits for the mind, body, and spirit. It can be done with a range of modifications and variations, making it perfect for beginners or avid yogis.
Extended Puppy Pose – A cross between Child’s Pose and Downward-Facing Dog, the Extended Puppy Pose lengthens the spine and calms the mind.
Standing Forward Bend – Not only does this pose rejuvenate the body, but it also enables blood circulation in your head, giving your cells a rush of energizing oxygen.
Salutation Seal – In addition to a sense of opening your heart, this pose also has a calming effect on the mind and reduces stress and anxiety.

And if you want to have fun, try Zumba or a dance class

Studies have shown that we get a bigger release of endorphins when we dance compared to other forms of exercise. Dancing is one sweetest mood-boosting exercises. It prompts an emotional release, often happiness, and also improves spatial awareness and raises the heart rate causing a release of feel-good endorphins into the bloodstream.

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For happiness try Zumba, belly dancing, or cycling

Cycling is the perfect exercise to bring out a feeling of greater self-esteem, self-control, and the ability to rise to a challenge. When you cycle outdoors your mind is more likely to be occupied by your surroundings rather than any negative thoughts. Cycling is also a low-impact exercise, making it easier on your joints compared to aerobic activities like running.

As for excitement try jump, TUFF, and body attack

If you’re feeling overly excited then try a jump, TUFF, or body attack class to channel all your positive energy. Body attack allows you to train really hard during peak tracks and intervals. You can jump and push yourself through burpees or raise your knees to your chest during high knee runs. Your positive energy will ensure you push yourself to the max.