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Can Aromatherapy Make People Feel Better Throughout Exercise?
Sungho Kwon1, Jihoon Ahn1, Hyunsoo Jeon2
1Department of Physical Education, Seoul National University, Seoul 08826, Korea.
Aromatherapy positively impacts exercise feelings and reduces fatigue. Participants experienced better moods during exercise and recovery, leading to increased satisfaction and persistence.
Area of Science:
- Exercise Physiology
- Psychology of Exercise
- Aromatherapy Research
Background:
- Understanding the psychological effects of exercise is crucial for promoting adherence.
- Aromatherapy is increasingly explored for its potential benefits on mood and well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the influence of aromatherapy on exercisers' feelings and arousal levels.
- To assess the impact of aromatherapy on exercise experience, including satisfaction and persistence.
Main Methods:
- A study involving 20 university students regularly participating in health exercises.
- Utilized a 2D circumplex model and in-depth interviews to measure feelings and arousal.
- Compared outcomes between participants receiving aromatherapy and a control group.
Main Results:
- Aromatherapy group reported more positive feelings during exercise compared to the control group.
- Aromatherapy led to reduced perceived fatigue during exercise.
- Participants receiving aromatherapy showed improved feelings during the post-exercise recovery period.
Conclusions:
- Aroma significantly influences exercisers' emotional states and overall exercise experience.
- Aromatherapy can enhance exercise satisfaction and promote greater persistence in physical activity.
- The findings suggest aromatherapy as a potential complementary intervention to improve exercise adherence.
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