Exercise versus Nonexercise Activity

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Authors

Markus Reichert · Central Institute of Mental Health

Heike Tost · V. B. Sochava Institute of Geography

Iris Reinhard · Heidelberg University

Wolff Schlotz · Central Institute of Mental Health

Alexander Zipf · Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics

Hans Joachim Salize · University Hospital Heidelberg

Andreas Meyer‐Lindenberg

Abstract

Exercise and NEA differed regarding their within-subject effects on mood, whereas exercise increased valence and calmness, NEA increased energetic arousal and decreased calmness. Therefore, it appears necessary to clearly differentiate between exercise and NEA regarding their within-subject effects on mood dimensions in both research and treatment.

Topics & Keywords

Physical Activity and Health Behavioral Health and Interventions Obesity, Physical Activity, Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise

Volume 49, Issue 4, pp. 763-773

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000001149

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