Asked by Michael Simpson on Jul 11, 2024

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​Research into the effects of exercise on anxiety have generally found that

A) ​aerobic exercise does not reduce state anxiety.
B) ​weight lifting does not reduce anxiety.
C) ​exercise does reduce state anxiety.
D) ​both a and b are accurate results.

Aerobic Exercise

Physical exercise of low to high intensity that depends primarily on the aerobic energy-generating process, commonly known as "cardio".

State Anxiety

A temporary condition of dread or uneasiness stemming from a specific situation.

Weight Lifting

A form of strength training in which weights are lifted to increase muscle mass and strength.

  • Identify the correlation between physical fitness and decreased levels of anxiety.
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Nicholas JohnsonJul 17, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Research has consistently shown that exercise, particularly aerobic exercise, can reduce state anxiety. Weight lifting may not have the same effect on anxiety reduction as aerobic exercise. Therefore, both options a and b are inaccurate.