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A Meta-Analysis on the Anxiety-Reducing Effects of Acute and Chronic Exercise
Sports Medicine · 1991 · Vol. 11(3) · pp. 143–182
Steven J. Petruzzello✉(Arizona State University)Daniel M. Landers(Arizona State University)Brad D. Hatfield(University of Maryland, College Park)Karla A. Kubitz(Kansas State University)Walter Salazar(Arizona State University)
Behavioral Health and InterventionsMindfulness and Compassion InterventionsMotivation and Self-Concept in SportsAnxietyConfoundingTrait anxietyMeta-analysisHeart rateClinical psychologyPsychologyAerobic exercisePhysical exerciseBlood pressure
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Acute DiseaseAdolescentAdultAgedAnxietyBlood PressureBody TemperatureChildChronic DiseaseFemaleHealth StatusHeart RateHumansMaleMiddle Aged
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