The Role of Physical Activity in the Treatment of Depression
Journal Title: Antropomotoryka. Journal of Kinesiology and Exercise Sciences - Year 2005, Vol 15, Issue 30
Abstract
This article reviews the studies on the effects of physical activity on depression and mood. Systematic review of randomized and nonrandomized controlled trials (obtained from electronic data bases: Medline, Embase, Science Direct) reveals effectiveness of exercise as an intervention in the management of depression. This article also reviews the methodology problems, conceptions and theories that have explained the mechanisms of action of physical activity on depression. Base on literature it has been found that the benefits are significant in cause of aerobic exercises, using of large muscle groups (jogging, swimming, cycling, walking) of moderate and low intensity, lasting for 15 - 20 minutes and performed a minimum of three hours a week. To determine the effectiveness of exercises in reducing symptoms of depression more of further research is necessary.
Authors and Affiliations
Agnieszka Zagórska, Anna Czopek, Jolanta Obniska, Maciej Pawłowski
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