Psychiatry & Psychotherapy Podcast The Best Exercise Program For Depression
Sep 30, 2020
In this engaging discussion, Matt Reynolds, an elite strength training coach and founder of Barbellogic, teams up with Kyle Logan, a dedicated fourth-year medical student. They delve into the latest research on strength training's powerful effects on alleviating depression. Discover how resistance training not only treats depressive symptoms but also acts as a protective measure against them. The duo shares insights on integrating exercise into mental health care and highlights personal success stories that illustrate the transformative impact of building strength.
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Strength Training Matches Medication
- Strength training has a significant effect size of 0.66 on reducing depressive symptoms.
- This effect is comparable to medication or psychotherapy effectiveness.
Strength Training Beats Cardio
- Strength training shows a stronger impact on decreasing depressive symptoms than endurance training.
- Endurance training over 10 minutes improves effect size but is still less effective than strength training.
Strength Protects Against Depression
- Strong hand grip correlates with lower incidence of depression.
- Being physically strong reflects hard work and can protect against future depression.
