Jacob D Meyer, Seana L Perkins, John M Gidley, Julianna M Kuzniar, L Alison Phillips, Jeni L Lansing, Nathaniel G Wade, Matthew P Herring, Wesley K Lefferts
UNLABELLED: Many adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) do not receive effective treatment. The potential benefits of resistance exercise training (RET) are understudied and may be mechanistically related to cerebral blood flow changes. PURPOSE: To assess feasibility, acceptability, and preliminary efficacy of a 16-week, theory-informed RET trial for the treatment of MDD and explore changes in cerebral blood flow. METHODS: Ten adults with DSM-5-diagnosed MDD were enrolled in a single-arm, 16-week, twice-weekly, whole-body RET intervention, consistent with US and WHO Physical Activity resistance exercise guidelines...
April 12, 2024: Psychology of Sport and Exercise