The results of many studies show that physical activity, among other things, stimulates the secretion of happiness hormones. However, Finnish scientists have determined that to combat depression and anxiety, it is necessary to sweat well.
For research purposes, Finnish experts surveyed 22 healthy men between the ages of 21 and 36. On the first day, the subjects engaged in moderate aerobic activities for an hour, while on the second day of the study, they were seriously tired and sweaty with so-called HIIT training exercises.
It is a combination, i.e. alternation of physical activities consisting of short intervals of high-intensity exercises (running, jumping) and periods of active recovery (slow walking) or complete rest, all of which takes only a few minutes.
Scientists monitored mood changes after such different activities and found that subjects felt better regardless of exercise intensity, but that the amount of happy hormones was significantly higher after HIIT training.
The higher the amount of these hormones, the better we tolerate pain, stress, negative emotions and depression, so happiness hormones are also responsible for the fact that we will devote ourselves to the most strenuous physical activities with more desire and will.
Just 20 minutes of easy running is enough to raise the level of dopamine, which is one of the key hormones for feeling satisfied and is very similar to adrenaline. Adrenaline increases concentration, attention and alertness, which are additional reasons to go to the park or the gym.
It can be said that it is also responsible for good sleep, appetite and good mood, and its level is easiest to increase by running, swimming or riding a bicycle.
Scientists recommend 150 minutes of moderate activity per week or 70 minutes of strenuous training, and you will certainly feel happy.
Of course, on the condition that you have asked and received permission from the doctor to engage in more intense physical activities, reports RTS.
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