Impact of Anaerobic Exercises on Emotional Status

Background. Physical activity can affect a person's mental and emotional well-being, and it can also be an effective way to reduce stress and anxiety. The importance of current topic is also exacerbated by modern lifestyles, which may include more and more stressors. Individual response to anaerobic exercise may vary depending on physical condition, duration and intensity of training, as well as special characteristics. Therefore, understanding how to maintain balance and maintain a healthy approach to sports remains extremely relevant for many people. Aim: to analyze the impact of anaerobic exercises on the emotional state. Material and methods. The review included 84 articles, which have been chosen using following keywords: «anaerobic exercise», «emotional state», «stress», «cortisol», «testosterone», in PubMed, Scopus and Web of Science databases. Analysis of scientific data has been conducted in order to collect the existed results of researches about the effect of anaerobic exercises on the emotional state. Results. In the article we collected data about the relationship of anaerobic physical activity and its impact on emotional state. Present results of researches show that anaerobic physical activity can have a significant impact on emotional state. In particular, it's thought to promote the release of endorphins, improve mood and overall emotional well-being. Additionally, anaerobic exercise has been linked to reduced levels of stress hormones like cortisol. By engaging in intense physical activity, individuals can experience a reduction in feelings of stress and anxiety, as well as an increased ability to cope with difficult situations. Some studies even suggest that anaerobic activity may serve as an effective intervention in the treatment of mood disorders such as depression and anxiety and improves overall quality of life. Conclusion. Anaerobic exercise activates sympathomedullary system, hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal system and testosterone production resulting in positive physiological adaptation. Anaerobic exercise improves mood during and after exercise due to increased synaptic transmission of monoamines, which probably act on the same principle as antidepressant drugs. Physical activity stimulates the release of beta-endorphins which are responsible for feelings of calmness and improved mood after exercise.