Cardio for Calm: Regular Exercise Linked to Stronger Stress Resilience

A study published in Acta Psychologica found that physically active people show greater stress resilience and lower anxiety; those with below-average cardiorespiratory fitness had up to 775% higher peak anxiety when shown disturbing images, while regular exercisers exhibited better emotional control and faster recovery. The 40-participant study needs replication but suggests exercise could help manage stress.