BLUF
A single exercise session, whether low or high intensity, significantly boosts positive mood. High-intensity exercise may also strengthen brain networks linked to emotional regulation that are often disrupted in people with depression.Learning Outcomes
- Explain how a single session of low or high-intensity exercise influences positive mood and emotional wellbeing.
- Describe the roles of the amygdala and precuneus in emotional regulation, and how exercise affects communication between these brain regions.
- Evaluate the potential implications of exercise-induced brain changes for mental health, particularly in relation to depression and emotional regulation.
