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Effects of temporary withdrawal from regular running.

M Morris1, H Steinberg, E A Sykes

  • 1Department of Psychology, University College London, UK.

Journal of Psychosomatic Research
|January 1, 1990
PubMed
Summary

Stopping regular exercise in male runners led to increased depression and withdrawal symptoms. These effects resolved upon resuming running, suggesting exercise may be addictive and has antidepressant properties.

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Area of Science:

  • Exercise science
  • Sports psychology
  • Behavioral medicine

Background:

  • Regular physical activity is associated with numerous health benefits, including mood regulation.
  • The potential for exercise withdrawal symptoms and its addictive nature is an area of ongoing research.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the psychological effects of abruptly stopping regular exercise in male runners.
  • To explore the concept of an exercise withdrawal syndrome and its potential link to exercise addiction.

Main Methods:

  • Forty male runners were divided into a running group and a withdrawal group.
  • The withdrawal group ceased running for two weeks, while the control group maintained their routine.
  • Symptom questionnaires were administered weekly for six weeks.

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Main Results:

  • The exercise withdrawal group reported significantly higher symptoms of depression, anxiety, insomnia, and strain during the two-week cessation period.
  • These negative psychological effects diminished upon the resumption of running in the final two weeks.
  • No significant differences were observed between groups in the final two weeks.

Conclusions:

  • Abruptly stopping regular exercise can induce a 'withdrawal syndrome' characterized by negative psychological symptoms.
  • These findings support the hypothesis that exercise may possess addictive qualities and exert antidepressant effects.
  • The study suggests that the antidepressive impact of exercise may diminish gradually upon cessation.