Physical Activity and Mental Health: The Association Between Exercise and Mood

The relationship between physical aspects of quality of life and extreme levels of regular physical activity in adults

“…On the other hand, 34.5% of sample participants, who were classified as sedentary and insufficiently active A and B, did not meet the minimum recommendation of weekly physical activity and therefore they present a risk condition for NCDs since regular physical activity is seen as one of the most effective procedures to promote quality of life in populations 2,3,33 . Our results also contrast with a study conducted with college students in Brazil which identified the majority (65.5%) as sedentary 34 and also with undergraduates in the USA where 46% were inactive or exercised irregularly 35 .…”

“…Regular physical activity has been seen as one of the most effective initiatives to promote quality of life in populations 2,3 in marked contrast to the sedentary lifestyle that represents an important risk factor for the development of chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) 4 .…”

Nível de atividade física habitual e transtornos mentais comuns entre idosos residentes em áreas rurais

“…3,13 Peluso & Andrade 14 apontam que a atividade física seria responsável por atuar diretamente nos fatores psicológicos (distração, autoeficácia e interação social) e nos fatores fisiológicos (aumento da transmissão sináptica das endorfinas, que supostamente funcionariam como as drogas antidepressivas) resultando, consequentemente, na melhora da ansiedade e do humor após a prática de atividade física.…”

Prevalence and Predictors of Depression among Diabetes Mellitus in Adult Population

“…This protective effect of exercise on depression was proposed to be mediated by enhanced blood circulation to a hypothalamicpituitary-adrenal axis which elevates the mood. Other beneficial effects of exercise encompass the social interaction, increased motivation, distraction from stress and increased confidence [12,13].…”