Exercise can be an effective stress management strategy and should be recommended for addressing acute, episodic acute, and chronic stress. One advantage of incorporating exercise with other stress management techniques is the psychological and physical beneficial effects of exercise. However, it is important to remember that exercise is only one component of a stress management program. Even though exercise may be effective in helping a person feel calmer, this change will not resolve the main triggers of chronic stress. It may be necessary to refer people suffering from chronic stress to professionals who can help them cope with their stressors . Research on exercise and stress has typically focused on aerobic exercise. For instance, it has been reported that patients feel calmer after 20 to 30 min of aerobic exercise and that the calming effect of exercise can last for several hours afterwards. Recently, there has been an increase in the amount of research examining the role of body-mind types of exercise, such as yoga and Tai Chi in reducing stress. Nevertheless, there is limited research on the role of resistance exercise in managing stress . Studies of humans and animal models have shown that being physically active improves the ability of the body to handle stress due to changes in hormonal responses and that exercise results in actions of brain neurotransmitters, such as dopamine and serotonin, that affect the body, state of mind and behavior. Additionally, exercise may serve as a time away or release from stressors. In a study of women attending a university who reported that studying was their main stressor, performing a constant exercise activity without performing a study activity and resting while exercising had a greater calming effect than quiet rest . Recent publications on yoga or Tai Chi indicate that these types of mental exercise can be effective in reducing stress. Authors have suggested that the results should be viewed with caution because the quality of the studies varied [85, 86]. The decrease in stress reported in one review was similar to or greater than the reduction in other types of commonly used stress management strategies . Lack of time is the limitation to performing exercise most commonly expressed by individuals. Lack of motivation, tiredness, and poor sleep and eating habits are additional factors associated with stress that can negatively affect compliance with an exercise regime .