Exercise and happiness

 Exercise and happiness

 

There is evidence to show that regular exercise and sport are associated not only with physical fitness but also with a lower (0) INCIDENCE (INCIDENT) of depression. Scientists have been conducting research to discover why people who exercise on a regular (17)_______(BASE) frequently report that physical activity improves their mood, making them feel calmer and less (18)________(APPREHEND). Explanations as to precisely why it is mood enhancing differ, with some researchers arguing that exercise may be acting as a (19)________(DIVERT) from negative thoughts while others claim that is developing a (20)________(MASTER) of a new skill that is the most (21)________(SIGNIFY) factor.

 

In addition, it is (22)________(DENY) true thata the social contact which participation in sporting activities often involves also plays its part in mood of enhancement.

 

Whatever the reasons may be why (23)_______(VIGOUR) activity should have such a powerful effect on how people feel, it has been shown that exercise is as potent as any medicationg against (24)_______(DEPRESS).

O’Dell, Felicity (2015) Advanced Trainer. 2^nd edition. Cambridge University Press: Dubai. Page 74. Test 2 Exam practice Reading.