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Friday, July 27. 2018

Exercise, depression and anxiety


The only form of exercise which has been convincingly demonstrated to be helpful for depression and/or anxiety problems is resistance exercise, ie weights. The reasons are not known.


What about cardio exercises? There is "suggestive evidence" that it could be useful, but it has not been convincingly demonstrated.


My advice to everybody, regardless of personal emotional issues: Do weights, do cardio, do calisthenics. You will thank yourself. 

Posted by Dr. Joy Bliss in Psychology, and Dr. Bliss at 15:06 | Comments (8) | Trackbacks (0)

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I'm doing kettlebells. Kettlebell workouts have everything. And you don't need anything other than kettlebells. I spent 45 bucks for mine and I work every muscle. I am swinging 20 lbs now but hope to jump to 35 soon. Small increments are not recommended. Coupled with vigorous walking. And yes, my mood is quite happy and balanced for the most part. I'm doing this with dietary changes and intermittent fasting: 18/6. A lot of things have improved. Weight loss. Reversal of type 2 diabetes being the most pronounced.
#1 Jewel (Link) on 2018-07-27 15:37 (Reply)
Squats, bench press, military press...those are not done w/ kettlebells.
#1.1 DrTorch on 2018-07-27 16:27 (Reply)
Actually, you can do kettlebell squats. Not real heavy, though
#1.1.1 BD on 2018-07-27 16:53 (Reply)
All depends on the size of Kettlebell.
#1.1.1.1 Jake on 2018-07-27 20:21 (Reply)
How much does a martini weigh? Will that count? In any case hope everyone has a good weekend.
#2 grant1863 on 2018-07-27 19:15 (Reply)
IF we were to believe you, heavy weight lifting and other joint damaging exercise is the perfect cure for everything that can possibly ail the human mind and body.

It's getting beyond ridiculous.
#3 JTW on 2018-07-28 14:29 (Reply)
Everything? No. But, done correctly, lifting heavy weights will, among other things: Improve the way you interact with your physical surroundings, make you healthier overall, build confidence, help prevent injuries and make recovering from injuries easier, and make you less frail and more independent in your old age. Done correctly, joints and spines are strengthened, not damaged.

These guys explain it better than I could.

Short version:
https://binged.it/2LPYhgU

Long version (with a side discussion on whiskey):
https://binged.it/2NRQKv5

What's your recommendation?
#3.1 RJP on 2018-07-28 15:06 (Reply)
Heavy weights do nothing but good. Do them right.
#4 Bird Dog on 2018-07-29 17:39 (Reply)

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