Healthy Body. Healthy Mind.
Stress Relief and Exercise
What can physical activity to do stress levels?
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Studies demonstrate a correlation between physical activity and having low stress levels
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Another study found that vigorous physical activity was inversely associated with “feeling downhearted and blue”
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Studies demonstrate that meeting vigorous physical activity recommendations (150 minutes of moderate activity) were less likely to report mental health, and stress.
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One study found that engaging two hours of physical activity with five or more friends also aids in reducing stress.
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Meeting the recommended physical activity also leads to more socializing which aids in reducing stress gives peer support.
Benefits of Physical Activity
Sources
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VanKim, N. A., & Nelson, T. F. (2013). Vigorous Physical Activity, Mental Health, Perceived Stress,and Socializing Among College Students. American Journal Of Health Promotion,28(1), 7-15.
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Wilson, K. E., Das, B. M., Evans, E. M., & Dishman, R. K. (2016). Structural Equation Modeling Supports a Moderating Role of Personality in the Relationship Between Physical Activity and Mental Health in College Women. Journal Of Physical Activity & Health, 13(1), 67-78.