Tranquilizer effect of exercise - a critical review

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Deutscher übersetzter Titel:Der Tranquilizer-Effekt von körperlicher Aktivität - eine kritische Übersicht
Autor:Vries, Herbert A. de
Erschienen in:The physician and sportsmedicine
Veröffentlicht:9 (1981), 11, S. 47-55, Lit.
Format: Literatur (SPOLIT)
Publikationstyp: Zeitschriftenartikel
Medienart: Gedruckte Ressource Elektronische Ressource (online)
Sprache:Englisch
ISSN:0091-3847, 2326-3660
DOI:10.1080/00913847.1981.11711206
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Erfassungsnummer:PU198203015976
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Abstract des Autors

Evidence suggests that none of the currently used tranquilizer drugs can be used without risking side effects andor addiction. Many people have contendedthat physical exercise relieves anxiety, but until recently no experimental evidence has supported this subjective conclusion. Dr. de Vries examined this hypothesis by reviewing available data and surveys of expert opinion and con- trolled psychological and physiological experiments. He believes that appro- priate types, intensities, and durations of exercise can produce a significanttranquilizer effect. Rhythmic exercise such as walking, jogging, cycling, and bench stepping for 5 to 30 minutes at 30 to 60 of maximum intensity was most effective. Verf.-Referat