"The researchers analysed data from 63 published reviews that looked at the impact of exercise on depression or anxiety in nearly 80,000 volunteers. The study aimed to identify the effect of exercise across all ages, and in pregnant women and new mothers. The exercises ranged from resistance training and aerobic workouts to mind-body activities such as yoga and tai chi."
"Further benefits were seen in people who took part in group exercise or supervised activities, the researchers write in the British Journal of Sports Medicine. This suggests socialising plays a crucial role in the antidepressant effects of exercise, Munro said. According to the World Health Organization, more than 280 million people worldwide have depression and 301 million have anxiety disorders."
Aerobic exercise such as running, swimming, or dancing effectively reduces symptoms of mild depression and anxiety, with group aerobic activity showing the strongest benefits. Young adults and new mothers experienced some of the greatest improvements. Low-intensity programmes lasting a couple of months may be most helpful for anxiety. Exercise can produce effects similar to, and sometimes stronger than, traditional treatments. Evidence includes data from 63 published reviews encompassing nearly 80,000 volunteers across ages, including pregnant women and new mothers. Activities ranged from resistance training and aerobic workouts to yoga and tai chi. Group or supervised sessions provided additional benefit, suggesting social interaction enhances antidepressant effects.
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