Emotional Health and Exercise

The Best Workouts for Every Mood

Beat a bad mood (or make the most of a good one) with an exercise routine tailored to how you feel
By Natalie Gingerich Mackenzie fitbie
 

Fitness Fixes for Any Mood

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Dreary days got you down? Don’t let that ruin your workout. Whether you’re feeling crabby or floating on cloud nine, you can maximize your mood to blast a ton of calories and bust out of an emotional rut—if you choose the right routine. In fact, studies have shown workouts to be as powerful as drugs at treating depression. And a little goes a long way—even 10 minutes has been shown to boost energy and mood. To find out how to channel emotional ups and downs into more effective workouts, we tapped Stacey Rosenfeld, PhD, a clinical psychologist and certified personal trainer in New York City who has studied the effects of different workouts on mood.

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