Exercise Training for Anxiety and Depression
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Faculty Mentor
Janet Wojcik, Ph.D.
College
College of Education
Department
Physical Education, Sport & Human Performance
Abstract
Anxiety and depression is caused by the depletion of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the central nervous system. Exercise programming is needed in people who have anxiety or depression because it can help lessen some side effects that are caused by anxiety or depression. A review of literature found two interventions took place with 4 sessions of 1 hour per week that lasted for five weeks for a total of 20 hours of activity. There was one control group who did not participate in physical activity and participated in a social relaxation program. The subjects that were 18 years old or younger received multidisciplinary care and only participated in one intervention. Aerobic frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT) of aerobic exercise should include 4 to 5 days of moderate to vigorous level intensity that is 60-70% of max heart rate. The sessions should be at least 30 minutes per session and can be progressed to 60 minutes per day. Resistance FITT should include 2 to 3 nonconsecutive days per week of resistance training at a moderate level of intensity at an 60 to 80% 1-repetition maximum (RM) using weight machines and body weight. As strength increases there can be use of free weights. Flexibility FITT should include 4 to 5 days per week of stretching exercises and incorporate dynamic and static stretching. The results showed that the exercise therapy showed a reduction in anxiety for both groups. There was an increased reduction of depression levels observed through the exercise group. Exercise training can be recommended for persons with anxiety and depression.
Course Assignment
EXSC 511 – Wojcik
Start Date
15-4-2023 12:00 PM
Exercise Training for Anxiety and Depression
Anxiety and depression is caused by the depletion of the neurotransmitters serotonin, norepinephrine, and dopamine in the central nervous system. Exercise programming is needed in people who have anxiety or depression because it can help lessen some side effects that are caused by anxiety or depression. A review of literature found two interventions took place with 4 sessions of 1 hour per week that lasted for five weeks for a total of 20 hours of activity. There was one control group who did not participate in physical activity and participated in a social relaxation program. The subjects that were 18 years old or younger received multidisciplinary care and only participated in one intervention. Aerobic frequency, intensity, time and type (FITT) of aerobic exercise should include 4 to 5 days of moderate to vigorous level intensity that is 60-70% of max heart rate. The sessions should be at least 30 minutes per session and can be progressed to 60 minutes per day. Resistance FITT should include 2 to 3 nonconsecutive days per week of resistance training at a moderate level of intensity at an 60 to 80% 1-repetition maximum (RM) using weight machines and body weight. As strength increases there can be use of free weights. Flexibility FITT should include 4 to 5 days per week of stretching exercises and incorporate dynamic and static stretching. The results showed that the exercise therapy showed a reduction in anxiety for both groups. There was an increased reduction of depression levels observed through the exercise group. Exercise training can be recommended for persons with anxiety and depression.
