Recommendations for How Much Exercise to Do to Improve Mood, Stress Management, Depression and Anxiety

Published:  03/10/2015

Did you know that exercise can affect moods such as anger, energy level, tension and fatigue? A single 25-60 minutes of aerobic exercise increases positive mood while also decreasing negative moods.

In addition to mood improvement, physical activity and exercise helps people manage stress more effectively. To manage stress research clearly shows that moderate intensity cardio done 3 times a week for 20 minutes has the most influence on stress management.

For depression, cardio and resistance exercise appear to be equally effective in relieving symptoms. A one-time session is effective but research indicates that the greatest affect is seen after 17 weeks of but effects are seen after just 4 weeks.

For anxiety, even short bursts are beneficial but most effective after 10-15 weeks of training.


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