A prática da musculação no controle da ansiedade e depressão em jovens adultos

Abstract

The objective of this review is to present part of the studies on a very current subject: the relationship between resistance physical exercise and the benefits that impact on the control of anxiety and depression in young adults. The importance of understanding these aspects and how they affect the quality of life of human beings is what stimulates research on this subject. Method: To review the literature, and consequent discussion of the results, a selective and analytical reading was carried out in order to select the material presented here according to the selection strategy that included the search keywords. Results: Symptoms of depression were associated with groups of practitioners of physical exercise who regularly practice less than 150 minutes of leisure-time physical activity a week. Studies show that a minimum volume of 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity or a minimum of 75 minutes of high-intensity physical activity, in periods of at least 25 minutes for 3 to 5 days a week, is effective in combating depression. Conclusions: The main results show that, in order to have a decrease in the symptoms of depression, it is important to have a program of pleasant physical exercise and that favors the social interaction of people affected by the disease, which is an important aspect to be considered, since the increased social relationships for these individuals favors the reduction of disease symptoms.