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Effects of a Single Bout of Aerobic Exercise Versus Resistance Training on Cognitive Vulnerabilities for Anxiety Disorders

Broman-Fulks, Joshua J., Kelso, Kerry, Zawilinski, Laci·2015·Cognitive Behaviour Therapy

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to compare the relative effects of a single bout of aerobic exercise versus resistance training on cognitive vulnerabilities for anxiety disorders. Seventy-seven participants (60% female; 84% Caucasian) were randomized to complete 20 min of moderate-intensity aerobic exercise, resistance training, or rest, followed by a 35% CO2/65% O2 inhalation challenge task. Results indicated that aerobic exercise and resistance training were significantly and equally effective in reducing anxiety sensitivity (AS) compared with rest ((η(2)(p ) = 52), though only aerobic exercise significantly attenuated reactivity to the CO2 challenge task. Neither form of exercise generated observable effects on distress tolerance, discomfort intolerance, or state anxiety (all ps >.10). The results of this study are discussed with regard to their implications for the use of exercise interventions for anxiety and related forms of psychopathology, and potential directions for future research are discussed.

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  • Another study comparing acute bouts of aerobic and resistance exercise found them to have a significant but equivocal impact on reducing anxiety sensitivity and no other anxiety constructs.

    “However, another study comparing acute bouts of aerobic and resistance exercise found them to have a significant, but equivocal impact on reducing anxiety sensitivity and no other anxiety constructs [91]⁠.”

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Authors
Broman-Fulks, J. J., Kelso, K., & Zawilinski, L.
Affiliations
  • Appalachian State University (US)
  • University of Southern Mississippi (US)
Venue
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
Published
2015-03-19
Volume
44
Issue
4
Pages
240-251
ISSN
  • 1650-6073 (ISSN-L)
  • 1651-2316
OpenAlex
W2032536055
Cited by
44
References
54
Citations by year
2026: 5 · 2025: 1 · 2024: 6 · 2023: 4 · 2022: 2 · 2021: 6 · 2020: 2 · 2019: 4 · 2018: 10 · 2017: 1 · 2016: 1 · 2015: 2
FWCI
7.03
Type
journal article
Language
en
Open access
closed
Locations
  • Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (publishedVersion)
  • PubMed (publishedVersion)
Topics
  • Social Sciences › Psychology › Experimental and Cognitive Psychology › Anxiety, Depression, Psychometrics, Treatment, Cognitive Processes
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Physiology › Physical Activity and Health
  • Health Sciences › Medicine › Cardiology and Cardiovascular Medicine › Cardiac Health and Mental Health
Keywords
aerobic exercise, resistance training, anxiety disorders, cognitive vulnerability, anxiety sensitivity, distress tolerance, state anxiety, single bout exercise, exercise intervention
MeSH terms
Anxiety Disorders, Carbon Dioxide, Cognition, Exercise Therapy, Female, Humans, Male, Psychological Tests, Exercise, Resistance Training, Young Adult

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