SynthesisFrontiers in public health2025
Aerobic exercise strategies for anxiety and depression among children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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- Aerobic exercise for depression symptoms in adolescents: a systematic review and dose-response meta-analysis.BMC public health · 2026Pooled it
- Comparative effects of various exercise interventions on anxiety and depression symptoms in children and adolescents: a network meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.European child & adolescent psychiatry · 2026Review
- Aerobic running at different intensities produces distinct temporal patterns of improvement in depression, anxiety, and stress among adolescents with problematic internet use.Frontiers in psychology · 2026Article
- Psychosocial well-being in middle schoolers: effects of a school cycling program in the wake of COVID-19.Frontiers in sports and active living · 2025Article
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Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of exercise intensity, frequency, session duration, and intervention period in aerobic exercise programs on alleviating depression and anxiety symptoms among children and adolescents. The objective of this study is to develop suitable aerobic exercise plans for these individuals. Methods: All articles published between the database inception year and November 2024 were obtained from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science. A meta-analysis was conducted using RevMan 5.4. Results: The analysis included data from 19 randomized controlled trials involving 2,093 children and adolescents. The findings indicated that aerobic exercise significantly improved anxiety (standardized mean difference [SMD] = -0.32, 95% CI: -0.60, -0.03; Conclusion: For managing anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents, we recommend a high-intensity exercise regimen (60-89% VO
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