Just 30 minutes of walking for 10 days was enough to produce a clinically relevant and statistically significant reduction in depression (Dimeo, Baurer & Varahra, 2001).
Exercise improves mood. And, in other news: the sky is blue.
Between all the P90X commercials, Zumba classes and magazine covers (look how happy Gwyneth Paltrow is because she makes millions and is married to a rockstar works out!) I think we all get it: exercise makes you feel better. (Totally not hating on Gwynnie, by the way – she’s all about holistic health, which you know I love!) I’m just saying, the whole “exercise and be happy” message has been so overplayed in the media that I think we’ve lost sight of just how significant those words really are.
Just like its effect on energy, exercise impacts mood in a major way. And when I say major, I mean multiple studies have shown exercise to be just as effective at relieving depression as antidepressants and cognitive therapy. So this is probably something we should look at a little closer:
All I can say is I am one happy person when I run!
I always feel better when I exercise…not sure why I don’t do it more often. Good article, Jessie!
Thanks! I know, it’s so hard to find the time/get motivated to start a workout, but afterwards you feel amazing! :)
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