Kim Day Training<\/a> in Knoxville, Tennessee is a must for channeling anger.<\/p>\n\u201cSomehow, you always feel lighter when you leave,\u201d she told The Post. \u201cWhen you\u2019re hitting, punching and banging on things with loud music playing in the background, you feel strong and powerful, like you can take on anything that life throws at you.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
Other elements of the class include using a medicine ball, a wall ball, drumsticks, battle ropes, a punching bag, a tire \u2014 and even a sledgehammer.<\/p>\n
Paden, 40, appreciates that she has a safe space to let go of her feelings in a world that often \u201cfeels heavy,\u201d and finds that raging is the most relaxing thing you can do for your nervous system.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt allows me to have that outlet for becoming free of the anger and frustration I carry, especially when dealing with heartbreak or going through hard times,\u201d she said. \u201cWalking or running are wonderful stress relievers, but there\u2019s something about this class that hits differently.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kim Day, the gym\u2019s owner, guides the always sold-out class through six stations four times for 30 seconds each. The majority of her classes work out the shoulders, core and back through swinging and slamming, in addition to being a \u201cgreat cardiovascular workout.\u201d<\/p>\n
Patricia Paden says the workouts give her an \u201coutlet for becoming free of the anger and frustration I carry.\u201d Patricia Paden<\/p>\n
Kim Day (pictured), the gym\u2019s owner, guides the always sold-out class through six stations four times for 30 seconds each. brittany sidwekk<\/p>\n
\u201cEveryone is punching that punching bag as hard as they possibly can, and by the time we\u2019re done, everyone is covered in sweat and feeling amazing,\u201d she said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Behind the weightlifter are people who just want to feel less weighed down, and she often notices a shift in mood towards the end of a session.<\/p>\n
\u201cI hear them say before the class they need to get some stuff out, and then after, it\u2019s usually, \u2018Wow, I feel so much better.\u2019\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
For Day, it\u2019s about letting people be in a vulnerable position while working on discipline and consistency, helping them realize that they can handle things differently.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI hear them say before the class they need to get some stuff out, and then after, it\u2019s usually, \u2018Wow, I feel so much better,\u2019\u201d\u00a0said Day. Kim Day Training<\/p>\n
Catharsis meets cardio<\/strong><\/p>\nThe trend has gone global. Lauren Peters is a regular attendee of NCL Wellness Club\u2019s Feminine Rage class in Newcastle Upon Tyne in the UK, which she uses to deal with life\u2019s challenges.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cI lost my job last year and really struggled with my mental health over that time, so it\u2019s been a great space for me to process things in my life, even past heartbreaks and grief,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Launched in 2024, NWC Feminine Rage is a mat-based workout that incorporates plenty of other HIIT elements such as punches, lunges and planks.<\/p>\n
For some, screaming is the best medicine \u2014 something there is no shortage of in here.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no shame or feeling self-conscious when you do it because we\u2019re all screaming together,\u201d said Peters. \u201cIt\u2019s guttural and loud and emotional and exactly what we all need.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
The emotions come out in other ways, too.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019ve cried in class more than once,\u201d Peters admitted. \u201cIt\u2019s such an intense rush of emotions from the adrenaline of the exercise and the screaming, but it is the safest space I\u2019ve ever been in.<\/p>\n
\u201cI\u2019m surrounded by my friends also releasing their own emotions, and they\u2019re there for a big hug at the end to ground me again. It\u2019s my favorite place to be,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
\u201cThere\u2019s no shame or feeling self-conscious when you do it because we\u2019re all screaming together,\u201d said Lauren Peters. Lauren Peters<\/p>\n
Exercise therapy<\/strong><\/p>\nGoing hardcore is one way of helping reduce hot headedness, according to New York based clinical psychologist Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa, who specializes in complex trauma, stress and burnout.<\/p>\n
\u201cUsing physical workouts to internally challenge\u00a0rage\u00a0or frustration can definitely provide some emotional or stress relief, as well as a sense of control,\u201d Lira de la Rosa told The Post. \u201cTaking those pent-up feelings and incorporating them into their\u00a0fitness\u00a0routines can be cathartic.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n
\n\u201cSometimes we need to just let our feelings run their course through our bodies, and this can be a healthy means of doing so.\u201d<\/p>\n
Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa<\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Though his office is usually a bit calmer than a kickboxing session, Lira de la Rosa approves of how people are finding additional ways of coping, and even believes it can be complementary to therapy as a way of handling stress.\u00a0<\/p>\n
These intense workouts can also align well with somatic based therapy, which deals with how emotions are stored in the body, not just the mind.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cTrauma and a sense of anger can linger in our nervous system, so moving our bodies with high intensity can sometimes release what talking alone sometimes can\u2019t,\u201d he said.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cUsing physical workouts to internally challenge\u00a0rage\u00a0or frustration can definitely provide some emotional or stress relief, as well as a sense of control,\u201d said Dr. Ernesto Lira de la Rosa. NWC Feminine Rage<\/p>\n
\u201cThis type of workout can be helpful in getting people to process their emotions, because sometimes we need to just let our feelings run their course through our bodies, and this can be a healthy means of doing so,\u201d he added. NWC Feminine Rage<\/p>\n
\u201cThis type of workout can be helpful in getting people to process their emotions, because sometimes we need to just let our feelings run their course through our bodies, and this can be a healthy means of doing so,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n
Day definitely notices a difference after every class.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cThey just look lighter and you can see they have released so much tension,\u201d she said.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n
Still, for Dr. Lira de la Rosa, there is one crucial caveat \u2014 a furious gym sesh shouldn\u2019t be the only way people deal with their feelings.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIf this is the only way that someone is coping with their emotions, that can be a little dangerous because they might be trying to numb out or avoid feelings entirely,\u201d he explained.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Lira de la Rosa told The Post, \u201cTaking those pent-up feelings and incorporating them into their\u00a0fitness\u00a0routines can be cathartic.\u201d\u00a0 NWC Feminine Rage<\/p>\n
Try the trend that\u2019s all the age<\/strong><\/p>\nIf you can\u2019t find a rage workout class in your city, there are ways to get the benefits on your own. To start, Dr. Lira de la Rosa is also a fan of creating playlists that \u201cmatch your mood.\u201d<\/p>\n
Kim\u2019s class is also heavy on heavy metal, like Rage Against the Machine or Metallica.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe use purposeful music with intent,\u201d she said. \u201cIt brings out those feelings and gets you pumped up, making you want to hit that tire harder.\u201d<\/p>\n
Then it\u2019s about pushing yourself hard, whether it\u2019s using equipment like battle ropes or doing body weight exercises like pushups and squats.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen you\u2019re training so hard that you reach a point where you can\u2019t physically do it anymore, or you start shaking or you\u2019re out of breath, there is a high that comes with that,\u201d said Anel Pla, a personal trainer at boutique fitness center Five Point Zero Fitness in New Jersey.<\/p>\n
Pinpointing your emotions might also help you to better pick your punching bag \u2014 or kettlebell \u2014 poison.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce you know if you\u2019re overwhelmed, or grieving, you can choose the best way to stay grounded, along with a movement that feels right,\u201d said Dr. Lira de la Rosa.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Knowing when to stop your rigorous routine is also important.\u00a0<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s crucial to set a time limit. After maybe ten or fifteen minutes, it\u2019s good to calm down and check in with yourself to see how you\u2019re feeling,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"Ever get so mad you could just\u2026 run a mile? Anger can be fiery fuel for a serious…\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":468608,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[278],"tags":[86041,18,4500,539,525,135,19,17,3521,167,92],"class_list":{"0":"post-468607","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-fitness","8":"tag-anger","9":"tag-eire","10":"tag-exclusive","11":"tag-exercise","12":"tag-fitness","13":"tag-health","14":"tag-ie","15":"tag-ireland","16":"tag-lifestyle","17":"tag-mental-health","18":"tag-therapy"},"share_on_mastodon":{"url":"https:\/\/pubeurope.com\/@ie\/116518728804841494","error":""},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468607","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=468607"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/468607\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/468608"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=468607"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=468607"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ie\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=468607"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}