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Movement for mood

Use a small dose of movement as a mood tool, not as a training duty.

The path

How it works

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Before we move, notice where you are. This is not a verdict on the day, just a reading.

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The evidence

Why does it work?

Exercise has a clear effect on depressive symptoms, and green exercise (outdoors in nature) has in studies improved mood and self-esteem. Whether it beats indoor exercise is not established. Meta-analyses on exercise and green exercise for mental health (Singh et al. 2023; Barton & Pretty 2010).

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