"Uncovering the Mood-Boosting Power of Exercise for Depression"

A recent meta-analysis of 38 studies suggests that strength training can moderately reduce symptoms of depression, with factors such as duration, frequency, and specific parameters of the training sessions influencing its antidepressant effects. The study provides compelling evidence for the potential complementary role of strength training in combating depression, highlighting the importance of program design in maximizing its effectiveness. While the combination of strength training with other exercises did not significantly alter the outcome, the authors acknowledge certain limitations in the analysis and call for further research to explore potential variables that could influence outcomes.