The effect of exercise on psychological wellbeing Growth: Exercise provides new challenges and growth opportunities. Self acceptance: Exercising can help to give you a more positive view about yourself. Friendship: Exercising in groups can lead to more social interactions which can foster positive relations with others. Depression: Exercising three to five times per week produces significant reductions in depression compared to once-a-week. Anxiety: There are a number of acute effects associated with exercising such as lower state anxiety and higher tranquillity scores. Mastery: By exercising you develop environmental mastery which makes you feel you are in charge of the situation in which you live. Attitude: Exercise helps to improve body image and attitude. Cognition: Exercise has been shown to have positive effects on cognitive functioning. Mood: Exercise is related to improved mood regardless of the number of negative and positive experiences in a given day.
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