Experimental effects of brief, single bouts of walking and meditation on mood profile in young adults

Edwards, Meghan K.; Loprinzi, Paul D.

doi:10.15171/hpp.2018.23

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“…However, participation in active leisure is one of the most important components of healthy behavior and research has shown that physical activity improves overall psychological well-being (Lawlor and Hopker, 2001; Penedo and Dahn, 2005). Exercise is considered effective for people with mild to moderate depression, for patients who prefer non-pharmacological treatments (Kok and ReynoldsIII, 2017), and for those who prefer non-intense physical activity such as walking, which has been linked to an improved mood state (Edwards and Loprinzi, 2018).…”

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What Motivates Successful Marathon Runners? The Role of Sex, Age, Education, and Training Experience in Polish Runners

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The aim of this study was to compare the motivations of successful marathon finishers ( n = 1,243) and inexperienced runners (control group, n = 296). A total of 1,537 runners with 380 women (24.7%) and 1,157 men (75.3%) completed the motivations of marathoners scales (MOMS) questionnaire and the relationships between general motivation categories and selected demographic (e.g., gender, age, and education) and training characteristics were analyzed. Successful marathon finishers did not differ significantly in motivations from the control group ( p > 0.05). Trivial to small correlations with age, educational level, and training characteristics were observed. Female marathon finishers exceeded men on the motivational scales for weight concern, affiliation, psychological coping, life meaning, and self-esteem and they scored lower on competitive motivation ( p < 0.05). There was also a significant relationship of some motivational aspects with level of education, experience and training frequency. These findings confirmed that age and gender differentiate motivations in both successful female and male marathon finishers and controls.

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What Motivates Successful Marathon Runners? The Role of Sex, Age, Education, and Training Experience in Polish Runners

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“…Regular participation in physical activity has many health benefits, including a reduced risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease and premature mortality, 1-6 as well as enhancing psychological health. 7,8 As such, from a health promotion perspective, promotion of physical activity is of critical importance for living a healthy lifestyle. In addition to the cardiometabolic benefits of physical activity, both acute and chronic physical activity participation demonstrate neurocognitive benefits.…”

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The effects of acute exercise on episodic memory function among young university students: moderation considerations by biological sex

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2019

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Background: The objective of this study was to evaluate potential sex-specific differences on episodic memory function and determine whether sex moderates the effects of acute exercise on episodic memory.Methods: A randomized controlled intervention was employed. This experiment was conducted among young University students (mean age = 21 years). Both males (n=20) and females (n=20)completed two counterbalanced laboratory visits, with one visit involving a 15-minute bout of moderate-intensity exercise prior to the memory task. The control visit engaged in a time matched seated task. Memory function (including short-term memory, learning, and long-term memory) was assessed from the RAVLT (Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test).Results: We observed a significant main effect for time (P<0.001, ƞ2p= 0.77) and a marginally significant main effect for sex (P=0.06, ƞ2p= 0.09), but no time by sex by condition interaction(P=0.91, ƞ2p= 0.01). We also observed some suggestive evidence of a more beneficial effect of acute exercise on memory for females. Conclusion: In conclusion, females outperformed males in verbal memory function. Additional research is needed to further evaluate whether sex moderates the effects of acute exercise on memory function.

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“…Mood states, as measured by scales such as the POMS, have been shown to be enhanced using a variety of different manipulations, including meditation [ 58 , 59 ], sitting isometric yoga [ 60 ], massage therapy [ 61 ], exposure to nature [ 62 ] and physical activities [ 63 ]. Here, we attribute the observed enhancements in the scores of Vigor-Activity to participation in the study-abroad program.…”

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Assessing changes in mood state in university students following short-term study abroad

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Short-term study-abroad (STSA) programs provide a more accessible alternative for students who would otherwise not consider engaging in academic activities overseas. Though improvements in the levels of intercultural sensitivity and general academic aspects attained by STSA programs have been previously examined, much less is known regarding the impact such programs have in the mood of students. Here, we examined changes in mood state associated with participation in an STSA program in a group of Japanese university students. Mood states were assessed using the Profile of Mood States (POMS), the Satisfaction With Life Scale (SWLS), and the Gratitude Questionnaire (GQ-6). Results indicated that the POMS mean scores of Vigor-Activity and SWLS peaked at the time immediately following participation in the STSA program; moreover, the same scores were found to be at comparable levels even one month after the end of the program. These results indicate that participation in STSA programs can positively influence the mood state of university students, suggesting that the benefits associated with participation in such programs extend beyond typically reported improvements in the academic domain.

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Experimental effects of brief, single bouts of walking and meditation on mood profile in young adults

Cited by 28 publications

References 40 publications

What Motivates Successful Marathon Runners? The Role of Sex, Age, Education, and Training Experience in Polish Runners

What Motivates Successful Marathon Runners? The Role of Sex, Age, Education, and Training Experience in Polish Runners

The effects of acute exercise on episodic memory function among young university students: moderation considerations by biological sex

Assessing changes in mood state in university students following short-term study abroad

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