Exercise as stress relief: do you deliberately use workouts to clear your head, or is it just habit?

A new study found that exercise — running, for instance — cuts stress two ways: it distracts you from repetitive negative thoughts, and it trains your body to handle tension better. Do you consciously use movement for that, or do you just work out out of habit? Tell us about your habits!

1. When do you feel most tense on an average day?
2. A new study found that exercise — like running — cuts stress two ways: it distracts you from repetitive negative thoughts, and it trains your body to handle tension better. Which effect do you feel more strongly when you exercise?
3. Which type of exercise would you pick if stress relief were the specific goal? (max 3)
4. How much do you agree with the following statements?
5. In an average week, how many days do you move for at least 20 minutes?
6. Have you ever gone running or working out specifically because you were having an emotionally rough day?
7. How effective do you find exercise for relieving your own stress?
8. What tends to put you off exercising on stressful days?