I am a strength and conditioning coach and personal trainer and in my opinion there is no better way to manage stress than exercise and "meditation"---whatever meditation is to you, be it Church, books, journaling, praying, silence etc. These two things combined make you literally feel better physically, emotionally, and spiritually due to the physiological and mental benefits of exertion and mental channeling on the right things that matter in life. Sweat is literally stress leaving my body and I couldn't do what I do without yoga, pilates, boxing, basketball, weights, cardio etc. There is a euphoria of calmness, comfort, control, content, and happiness after every single workout!