We know that you have to take care of your mental health, especially in today’s society where you always have to do more and do it quickly. It is therefore important to take the time to decompress and do activities that refocus us and help us feel good and happy. Sport is one of the most recommended practices to achieve this.
How many hours of sport do you need for good mental health?
A study carried out on more than 28,000 people in the United States highlighted the fact that low physical activity is associated with four depressive symptoms: loss of interest and pleasure, feeling of despondency and hopelessness, fatigue and change. appetite. It is therefore undoubtedly necessary to exercise as often as possible. But how often exactly?
Psychiatrist Guillaume Fond, head of two expert mental health centers, explains that the quantity of physical activity is calculated by carrying out a volume analysis which is expressed in a special unit: the METs (Metabolic Equivalent of Task). These represent the best indicator of life expectancy.
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According to a study published in 2022, the amount of physical activity associated with the lowest risk of depression would be 25 METs per week. In hours, this would represent 7 hours of moderate walking, 3 hours of moderate jogging, 5 hours of moderate swimming, 6.25 hours of slow cycling or 3 hours of modern dance or Zumba per week.
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This activity could be beneficial for your mental health, according to a study
Source: psychologies.com
