Mental health consequences of exercise withdrawal: A systematic review

Weinstein, Ali A.; Koehmstedt, Christine; Kop, Willem J.

doi:10.1016/j.genhosppsych.2017.06.001

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“…3 There is evidence that the discontinuation of physical exercise may increase the risk of relapse or symptom return in the case of people with depression. 4,36 However, literature review studies point to many limitations in published research on this subject so far. 36 Further research is still needed to investigate mechanisms underlying the adverse consequences of discontinuing physical exercise on mental health, in order to promote new targets of clinical intervention in this regard.…”

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“…4,36 However, literature review studies point to many limitations in published research on this subject so far. 36 Further research is still needed to investigate mechanisms underlying the adverse consequences of discontinuing physical exercise on mental health, in order to promote new targets of clinical intervention in this regard. 36 There is still a shortage of research in this area, specifically involving university populations.…”

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“…36 Further research is still needed to investigate mechanisms underlying the adverse consequences of discontinuing physical exercise on mental health, in order to promote new targets of clinical intervention in this regard. 36 There is still a shortage of research in this area, specifically involving university populations. Contrary to expectations, in the present study there was no significant difference between the means of students' scores that affirmed practicing regular physical exercises (P) and expractitioners (EP).…”

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“…3 Há evidência de que a interrupção da prática de exercícios físicos pode aumentar o risco de recaídas ou de retorno da sintomatologia, no caso de pessoas com depressão. 4,36 Entretanto, estudos de revisão da literatura apontam muitas limitações nas pesquisas publicadas sobre esse tema até o momento. 36 Mais pesquisas ainda são necessárias, no sentido de investigar mecanismos subjacentes às consequências adversas da interrupção de exercícios físicos sobre a saúde mental, de modo a promover novos focos de intervenção clínica nesse sentido.…”

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“…4,36 Entretanto, estudos de revisão da literatura apontam muitas limitações nas pesquisas publicadas sobre esse tema até o momento. 36 Mais pesquisas ainda são necessárias, no sentido de investigar mecanismos subjacentes às consequências adversas da interrupção de exercícios físicos sobre a saúde mental, de modo a promover novos focos de intervenção clínica nesse sentido. 36 Ainda há escassez de pesquisas nesse sentido, envolvendo, especificamente, populações universitárias.…”

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Practicing physical exercise and symptoms of depression in college students

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This study investigated the relationship between the symptoms of depression and physical activity patterns in university students seen by the Psychological Assistance Center at a Public University, between 2014 and 2015. In order to collect information on sociodemographic characteristics, physical activity patterns and performance of students in the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI-II), a survey of information was taken from the registration forms of the clientele who sought for assistance. Among the respondents, 38.9% had scores in the severe range of the BDI-II. Regular physical exercise was reported by 36.2% of students, 30.8% reported not practicing physical exercise and 33.1% reported having abandoned the practice. There was no significant difference between the mean scores of the three groups in the BDI-II. The difference between the means of practitioners and former practitioners is marginal (p = 0.084). This may be due to the interaction between different variables. Further studies are needed to confirm these results. Knowledge on this issue is necessary, in order to improve preventive and therapeutic actions in mental health, with characteristics specifically designed for this clientele. Strategies such as providing information and awareness of students about the relationship between mental health and lifestyle aspects such as physical inactivity/ physical activity, regular sleep, and diet (among others) could be used for this purpose. Abstract Practicing physical exercise and symptoms of depression in college students

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Impact on habitual crossfit participant's exercise behavior, health, and well‐being: A cross‐sectional survey of UK COVID‐19 lockdowns

Redwood-Brown

Wilson

Felton

2023

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Background and Aims: The period between March 2020 and March 2021 saw an unprecedented change to everyday life due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This included the closure of businesses in the health and fitness sector. Such closures impacted people in several ways; increasing stress, reducing mental well-being, and decreasing motivation to exercise. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of UK lockdowns on the behavior, motives, and general health & well-being of CrossFit™ gym members in the United Kingdom. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 757 CrossFit™ participants (height 1.71 ± 0.10 m; weight 76.4 ± 16.1 kg; body mass index [BMI]: 26.1 ± 4.7 kg/m²) using an online survey, which included questions pertaining to COVID-19, lockdown behaviors, motivation, health, and well-being. Participants also reported on their training background and exercise habits during lockdown restrictions.Results: Differences were observed in levels of exercise (p = 0.004), motivation to train at home (p < 0.001), and the feeling of being more stressed during the second lockdown compared with the first lockdown (p = 0.008). It was also highlighted that motivation to exercise was lower and stress levels significantly higher, in the 18-24 and 25-34 age groups compared with older ages groups. Conclusion:This study found that exercise behavior, motivation, and stress levels were significantly impacted by the second government-imposed lockdown. It is argued that these factors need to be addressed in planning for future National lockdowns to maintain the health and well-being of UK residents, especially in younger adults.

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