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The study systematically compared eight structured exercise modalities for their effects on depressive and anxiety symptoms in adults.
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A total of 22 studies with 1,830 participants were included, demonstrating significant improvements in depressive and anxiety symptoms through exercise.
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Yoga ranked highest for improving both depression and anxiety symptoms, followed closely by moderate-intensity continuous training and high-intensity interval training.
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Subgroup analyses indicated larger effect sizes in the elderly, but no significant moderating effects were found based on intervention duration or age.
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The findings support the use of various exercise modalities in clinical practice, emphasizing individualized regimens based on patient preferences and symptom profiles.
