Physical Activity And Mental Health
Physical Activity And Mental Health

Author: William P. Morgan

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2013-02-01

Total Pages: 366

ISBN-13: 1134938217

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This text is an effort to summarize and synthesize the existing research dealing with the influence of physical activity on mental health, as well as the potential mechanisms underlying psychological effects. Contributions from some of the leading experts in the field deal with mental health through prevention, exercise prescription, exercise adherence, drug therapy and exercise, the influence of physical activity on depression, anxiety, and self-esteem, and the paradoxical effects of excessive amounts of exercise.

Resistance Training for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease
Resistance Training for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease

Author: Joseph T. Ciccolo

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2013-09-24

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 1466501057

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Current evidence supports the use of resistance training as an independent method to prevent, treat, and potentially reverse the impact of numerous chronic diseases. With physical inactivity one of the top risk factors for global mortality, a variety of worldwide initiatives have been launched, and resistance training is promoted by numerous organizations including the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Despite this, most books do not provide a detailed focus on resistance training. An up-to-date and comprehensive resource, Resistance Training for the Prevention and Treatment of Chronic Disease is an evidence-based guide that presents an in-depth analysis of the independent and positive effects that can result from resistance training. Written by some of the world’s leading exercise physiologists and resistance training researchers and experts, the chapters provide detailed descriptions of the benefits of resistance training for specific clinical populations. They also include guidelines on how to construct a tailored resistance training prescription for each population when appropriate. The book covers resistance training for effective prevention or treatment of numerous diseases including cardiovascular disease, cancer, type 2 diabetes, renal failure, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, fibromyalgia, stroke, depression and anxiety, pulmonary disease, HIV/AIDS, and orthopedic disease. The authors also address resistance training for older adults and for children and adolescents.

Exercise for Mood and Anxiety
Exercise for Mood and Anxiety

Author: Michael Otto Ph.D.

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2011-07-28

Total Pages: 246

ISBN-13: 0199831793

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Exercise has long been touted anecdotally as an effective tool for mood improvement, but only recently has rigorous science caught up with these claims. There is now overwhelming evidence that regular exercise can help relieve low mood-from feelings of stress and anxiety to full depressive episodes. With Exercise for Mood and Anxiety, Michael Otto and Jasper Smits, well-known authorities on cognitive behavioral therapy, take their empirically-based mood regulation strategy from the clinic to the general public. Written for those with diagnosed mood disorders as well as those who simply need a new strategy for managing the low mood and stress that is an everyday part of life, this book provides readers with step-by-step guidance on how to start and maintain an exercise program geared towards improving mood, with a particular emphasis on understanding the relationship between mood and motivation. Readers learn to attend carefully to mood states prior to and following physical activity in order to leverage the full benefits of exercise, and that the trick to maintaining an exercise program is not in applying more effort, but in arranging one's environment so that less effort is needed. As a result readers not only acquire effective strategies for adopting a successful program, but are introduced to a broader philosophy for enhancing overall well-being. Providing patient vignettes, rich examples, and extensive step-by-step guidance on overcoming the obstacles that prevent adoption of regular exercise for mood, Exercise for Mood and Anxiety is a unique translation of scientific principles of clinical and social psychology into an action-based strategy for mood change.

The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology
The Oxford Handbook of Exercise Psychology

Author: Edmund O. Acevedo

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2012-04-13

Total Pages: 538

ISBN-13: 0199930740

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Awareness of the importance of exercise and physical activity to optimal physical and mental health has never been greater. It is widely acknowledged that physical inactivity is a leading cause of death, yet statistics show less than 50% of Americans participate in regular physical activity. This information highlights the public health challenge of increasing participation in physical activity to enhance physical health and to buoy the psychological benefits associated with physical activity. The Oxford Handbook of Exercise and Psychology is an authoritative and comprehensive presentation of the breadth and depth of empirical contributions utilizing state-of-the-science theories and approaches in exercise psychology. Chapters are authored by leading investigators across the globe who have made significant scientific contributions addressing the behavioral aspects of physical activity. Sections of the book address the effects of physical activity on mental health; knowledge gathered utilizing psychobiological perspectives; behavioral factors that impact exercise motivation; scientific contributions addressing the physical activity benefits with special populations, including individuals with physical disabilities, older adults and cancer patients; and promising areas for additional investigation. Each chapter presents a summary of scientific advancements in the topic area as a foundation for future investigation. Fueled by a broad range of disciplines and interdisciplinary approaches, the field of exercise psychology is growing, and this comprehensive handbook will be the perfect resource for students, researchers, and physicians interested in exercise motivation and the mental health benefits of physical activity.

Advances in the Understanding of the Affective and Cognitive Effects of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sports
Advances in the Understanding of the Affective and Cognitive Effects of Physical Activity, Exercise, and Sports

Author: Chong Chen

Publisher: Frontiers Media SA

Published: 2024-03-22

Total Pages: 218

ISBN-13: 2832546633

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An increasing body of research suggests that physical activity, exercise, and sports enhance a wide range of cognitive and affective wellbeing, including attention, executive functions, memory and learning, creativity, stress resilience, and mental health. Engaging in regular physical activity has also been associated with a reduced risk of many neurological and psychiatric disorders, notably dementia, major depressive disorders, and anxiety disorders. However, firstly, it is still unclear what kind of physical activity, exercise, and sports conducted on how long a timescale brings maximal benefits to a specific outcome for a specific population. Secondly, how findings reported so far can be incorporated into daily practice by the general public and in educational, neurological, and psychiatric contexts remain unaddressed. Thirdly, the underlying psychological, physiological, and neurobiological mechanisms through which physical activity, exercise, and sports promote cognitive and affective wellbeing remain to be clarified. Several potential mechanisms have been proposed, including the activation of the prefrontal cortices and the dopamine and serotonin neurotransmission, the release of neurotrophins, the enhancement of neural plasticity and neurogenesis, and the decrease of neuroinflammation and oxidative stress.

Exercise Testing & Prescription
Exercise Testing & Prescription

Author: David C. Nieman

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Humanities/Social Sciences/Languages

Published: 2006-03-31

Total Pages: 824

ISBN-13:

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Table of Contents Preface PART I. TRENDS AND DEFINITIONS 1. Health and Fitness Trends 2. Physical Fitness Defined PART II. SCREENING AND TESTING 3. Testing Concepts 4. Cardiorespiratory Fitness 5. Body Composition 6. Musculoskeletal Fitness PART III. CONDITIONING FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS 7. The Acute and Chronic Effects of Exercise 8. Exercise Prescription 9. Nutrition and Performance PART IV. PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND DISEASE 10. Heart Disease 11. Cancer 12. Diabetes 13. Obesity 14. Psychological Health 15. Aging, Osteoporosis, and Arthritis 16. Exercise Risks Appendix A Physical Fitness Test Norms Appendix B Calisthenics for Development of Flexibility and Muscular Strength and Endurance Appendix C Major Bones, Muscles, and Arteries of the Human Body Appendix D Compendium of Physical Activities Glossary Index.

Exercise And Mental Health
Exercise And Mental Health

Author: William P. Morgan

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2013-05-13

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1134916094

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Published in the year 1987, Exercise and Mental Health is a valuable contribution to the field of Counseling and School Pscyhology.