Participation in physical activity and
sport has been shown to be effective for reducing:
- depression
- anxiety
- psychological distress
- emotional disturbance.
A review of research on this topic found that low-to-moderate physical
exercise, even in a single session, can reduce anxiety.
Another year-long study concluded that increases in aerobic fitness have
both short and long-term beneficial effects on psychological health.
Research also shows taking part in sport, and spectating, have a
positive impact on the wellbeing and happiness of individuals.
So what are you waiting for? Just practice sport to be happy
