What workouts are not sympathetic dominant?

Question

I have an anxiety problem.

I have learned that those with anxiety problems shouldn't be doing a lot of sympathetic nervous system dominant workouts. Example...heavy weight lifting.

So, is running a sympathetic workout too?

What kinds of workouts can someone do that has an anxiety problem?

I was reading that if you have stress on the job then your sympathetic nervous system is on a lot...so its important not to keep it on during your off days by doing workouts that keep the sympathetic nervous system on.

So it appears that I am hurting myself by lifting weights on my off days. I do a lot of running too.

Answer 1

running easy distance is almost like meditation.

if you just run easy and let your mind wander you will feel much better.

Relax, breath easy, look at the scenery.

Answer 2

Any exercise is going to be good for you. Don't worry about your nervous system, the amount of endorphins released with exercise is worth it.  Ensure that you mix up your exercise regime, a bit of cardio as well as weights gives you a full body workout.

It doesn't matter whether you workout on you days off or not, done regularly it is healthy living.