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Psychological Benefits of Exercise
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Current Stats Across a lifetime, 25% of people will
experience anxiety and 20% depression Anxiety and depression cost the public
$45 billion annually By 2020, depression will be the second
leading cause of death and disability
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Current Stats Mental health problems account for 30%
of the total days of hospitalization in the US and 10% of the total medical cost
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So What? Exercise has been associated with
reduction in anxiety and depression
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Anxiety Reduction Aerobic exercise is
associated with lower anxiety scores and higher tranquility scores
Scores return to pre-exercise levels within 24 hours (as little as 2-6)
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Anxiety Reduction For aerobic exercise,
intensities between 30% and 70% of maximal heart rate have the greatest effect
For anaerobic exercise, benefits were greatest at 30%-50%
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Anxiety Reduction Exercise is no
more effective than quiet rest or relaxation at reducing anxiety, but the effects last longer
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Anxiety Reduction Particularly
effective for those with high anxiety, but works for anyone
All durations of exercise reduce anxiety
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Reduction of Depression Exercise is as
effective as psychotherapy in reducing depression
Seen across all age groups, health status, race, socioeconomic status, gender
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Reduction of Depression Both anaerobic
and aerobic exercise are effective
Larger effects if the program is at least 9 weeks long
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Mood Changes Examples of
Moods? Elation Sadness Confusion
Exercise is related to positive changes in mood state
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Mood Changes Exercisers with a
choice of how they exercised had a more positive affect
Mood changes could be related to perception of fitness (and not actual fitness level)
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Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Physiological explanations:
Increases cerebral blood flow (more blood to brain=more oxygen)
Changes in neurotransmitters Structural changes in the brain
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Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Social-psychological explanations:
Enhanced feelings of control Feeling of competency and self-efficacy Positive social interactions Improved self-concept and self-esteem Opportunities for fun and enjoyment
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Enhancing Psychological Well-Being Cognitive-Behavioral explanation:
Development of self Regular exercise is related to increased
self-esteem Related to self-concept, self-esteem, and
self-efficacy
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Hardiness Hardiness is a
personality disposition that involves a sense of personal control, commitment and purpose, and the flexibility to adapt to unexpected changes
Hardiness and exercise together are more effective at preserving health than either alone
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Exercise and Cognitive Functioning. Exercise has
beneficial effects on cognitive functioning
Largest for tasks involving executive control (planning, scheduling, working memory)
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Exercise and Cognitive Functioning.
Benefits best for fitness training that combined a strength and flexibility program
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Exercise and Cognitive Functioning. Effects were
greater in females Largest when
training exceeded 30 minutes per session
Helps protect against the effects of aging
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Basically… People who exercise have a better
quality of life