Lifestyle
Aerobic Exercise (20–30 min)
for Anxiety
Regular aerobic exercise is as effective as medication for mild-to-moderate anxiety. Even a single session produces immediate anxiolytic effects lasting several hours.
How it works
Increases GABA, serotonin, BDNF, and endorphins. Habituates the body to physiological arousal, reducing the fearful interpretation of a racing heart.
What to watch for
High-intensity exercise can briefly increase anxiety in panic disorder — start with moderate intensity. The effect is dose-dependent: more is better up to approximately 150 min/week.
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