Exercise is Not Only for Your Physical Well being
Exercise has been directly linked to depression, and stopping exercise can increase depression symptoms.
Many people have found exercise to be a good form of therapy to keep their symptoms of depression and mood under control. We have heard that exercise releases endorphins that make us feel good and can alter our mood for hours afterward. But there is limited research as to what happens when we stop exercising regularly, and how quickly those symptoms can return.
A student from the University of Adelaide's Discipline of Psychiatry has investigated the results of stopping exercise in 152 adults. Exercise was measured in conjunction with public health guidelines of at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous intensity a week. Those in the study reported their depression symptoms returning as soon as 1-2 weeks after ceasing exercise. It should be noted that this study was conducted with a small group of people and may not be representative of the population, but for now it may be a good look at potential side effects to stopping exercise and how it effects your mental health.
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