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    Physical exercise can act as a tranquilizer, offering an alternative to drugs with side effects. Rhythmic activities like walking or jogging for 5-30 minutes at moderate intensity appear most effective for anxiety relief.

    Area of Science:

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    • Psychology
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    Background:

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    • Anecdotal evidence suggests physical exercise can alleviate anxiety.
    • Lack of experimental data previously supported subjective claims of exercise's anxiolytic effects.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the hypothesis that physical exercise can produce a tranquilizer effect.
    • To evaluate the scientific evidence supporting exercise as an anxiety-relief method.
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    • Main Results:

    • Appropriate exercise types, intensities, and durations can yield a significant tranquilizer effect.
    • Rhythmic exercises (walking, jogging, cycling, bench stepping) are particularly effective.
    • Optimal parameters include 5-30 minutes duration at 30%-60% of maximum intensity.

    Conclusions:

    • Physical exercise offers a viable, low-risk alternative to pharmacological tranquilizers.
    • Specific exercise protocols can effectively manage anxiety.
    • Further research into exercise as an anxiolytic intervention is warranted.