OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the effectiveness of 24-week aerobic and weight-training exercise plus behavior modification for mental health and quality of life (QOL) outcomes. METHODS:Mental health and QOL data was collected using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales and SF-36 Health Status Survey, respectively. Employees from a single work-site were randomized into either treatment or wait-list control groups. RESULTS:Mental Health (P = 0.005), Vitality (P < 0.001), General Health (P = 0.009), Bodily Pain (P = 0.005), Physical Functioning (P = 0.004), Depression (P = 0.048), and Stress (P = 0.036) scales significantly improved for the treatment group compared to wait-list controls after 24 weeks. CONCLUSIONS:Multimodal exercise is as effective as other single-modality exercise treatments for depressive symptoms and, in contrast to other studies, does improve stress symptoms and QOL outcomes.
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OBJECTIVES: This study investigates the effectiveness of 24-week aerobic and weight-training exercise plus behavior modification for mental health and quality of life (QOL) outcomes. METHODS: Mental health and QOL data was collected using the Depression Anxiety and Stress Scales and SF-36 Health Status Survey, respectively. Employees from a single work-site were randomized into either treatment or wait-list control groups. RESULTS: Mental Health (P = 0.005), Vitality (P < 0.001), General Health (P = 0.009), Bodily Pain (P = 0.005), Physical Functioning (P = 0.004), Depression (P = 0.048), and Stress (P = 0.036) scales significantly improved for the treatment group compared to wait-list controls after 24 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: Multimodal exercise is as effective as other single-modality exercise treatments for depressive symptoms and, in contrast to other studies, does improve stress symptoms and QOL outcomes.
Authors: Evan Atlantis; Kylie Lange; Robert D Goldney; Sean Martin; Matthew T Haren; Anne Taylor; Peter D O'Loughlin; Villis Marshall; Wayne Tilley; Gary A Wittert Journal: Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol Date: 2010-10-26 Impact factor: 4.328
Authors: Margaret L McNeely; Kristin L Campbell; Brian H Rowe; Terry P Klassen; John R Mackey; Kerry S Courneya Journal: CMAJ Date: 2006-07-04 Impact factor: 8.262
Authors: Evan Atlantis; Robert D Goldney; Kerena A Eckert; Anne W Taylor; Patrick Phillips Journal: Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemiol Date: 2011-05-18 Impact factor: 4.328