Effects of a Brief Aerobic Exercise Intervention on Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depressive Level in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

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A brief aerobic exercise intervention significantly improves sleep quality and physical activity levels in healthy young adults. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.INCREMENTAL. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.NEUTRAL.

Burak PELVAN; Gülşah Şahi̇n

doi:10.15314/tsed.1786392

August 31, 2026Turkish Journal of Sport and ExerciseOpen Access

Effects of a Brief Aerobic Exercise Intervention on Sleep Quality, Anxiety, and Depressive Level in Young Adults: A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study

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To investigate the effect of a short-term aerobic exercise intervention on sleep quality, anxiety, and depressive symptoms in healthy young adults.
Randomized controlled pilot trial enrolling 30 participants aged 18–25 divided into an experimental group (mean age: 22.13 ± 1.92 years) and a control group (mean age: 21.80 ± 1.65 years).
The intervention involved cardiovascular exercises, including bodyweight movements, running, and walking, performed at 60–80% of target heart rate.
Outcomes were evaluated pre- and post-intervention using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), Beck Depression Inventory (BDI), State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ).
Significant improvements in sleep quality and physical activity levels were observed between the experimental and control groups following the intervention.
Aerobic training at 60–80% target heart rate effectively enhanced self-reported sleep metrics compared to inactive controls.

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Randomized trial reveals improved sleep quality and activity levels in young adults following short-term aerobic exercise, suggesting simple workouts counteract screen-related sleep disruption.

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