A Linear Periodized Resistance Training Program Is Effective at Reducing Depressive Symptoms but Not Anxiety in Females: A Pilot

Journal of Clinical Medicine, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 14(3), P. 853 - 853

Published: Jan. 28, 2025

Background/Objectives: The purpose of this study was to determine whether a periodized resistance training program would influence self-reported depression and anxiety scores in college-aged females. Methods: Eight participants participated six-week program. completed 3–5 repetition maximum (3–5 RM) for the sumo deadlift (SDL), bench press (BP), barbell back squat (BBS), standing shoulder (SSP). These data were used estimate 1 (1RM), which turn develop periodization Following baseline testing, two full-body workouts per week six weeks. Each individual retested after they 6-week program, performing RM SDL, BP, BBS, SSP. To symptoms anxiety, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) Anxiety (BAI) distributed before participating A repeated measures 2 × Analysis Variance (ANOVA) effect had on outcome measures. Results: There significant (p = 0.011) decrease BDI 6 weeks training. no statistically difference BAI 0.106). correlation between any exercise scores. Conclusions: results current indicate that is effective at reducing using

Language: Английский

The influence of physical exercise on achievement motivation among college students: the mediating roles of self-efficacy and life satisfaction

Frontiers in Psychology, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 16

Published: Jan. 29, 2025

Background As an inherent cognitive process in the pursuit of progress among college students, achievement motivation has become indispensable facet daily life. This study aims to investigate association between physical exercise and motivation, while also examining mediating roles played by self-efficacy life satisfaction. Methods employed a cross-sectional survey methodology, with sample 900 Chinese university students as research participants. A total 844 valid questionnaires were collected analyzed. The participants completed various scales, including measures sports activity level, self-efficacy, satisfaction, motivation. Subsequently, comprehensive descriptive statistical analyses conducted on gathered data. Results conclusion significant positive correlation is present (r = 0.464, p < 0.01), 0.288, satisfaction 0.333, 0.01) students. Moreover, demonstrates 0.506, 0.399, 0.01). Furthermore, relationship can be influenced both mediators our constructed mediation model where effect 0.512 direct 0.348 indirect 0.163. results demonstrate that serve moderators, effectively enhancing levels provides novel insights for intervention strategies improve not only but global

Language: Английский

The impact of physical exercise on adolescent social anxiety: the serial mediating effects of sports self-efficacy and expressive suppression

BMC Sports Science Medicine and Rehabilitation, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: 17(1)

Published: March 22, 2025

This study aims to investigate the impact of physical exercise on adolescent social anxiety and elucidate serial mediating roles sports self-efficacy expressive suppression within this context. Utilizing a convenience random cluster sampling technique, surveyed 2500 primary secondary school students across Sichuan, Guangdong, Shandong, Henan, Jiangxi provinces. The survey utilized validated scales assess exercise, self-efficacy, suppression, among adolescents. revealed that: (1) Physical has significant negative correlation with (r = -0.32, p < 0.01); (2) Sports significantly mediated relationship between anxiety, an indirect effect -0.15 (95% CI [-0.22, -0.09]); (3) Expressive -0.11 [-0.17, -0.06]); (4) exerted -0.05 [-0.08, -0.02]). not only directly alleviates in adolescents but also indirectly diminishes through enhancement reduction suppression.

Language: Английский