Effects of aerobic vs. resistance exercise on anxiety reduction and emotional interference in young women with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized controlled fNIRS study.
Shuya Wu, Qian Ma, Shitao Zhan et al.
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In 30 seconds
This randomized controlled trial investigated the effects of 8 weeks of aerobic versus resistance exercise on anxiety and emotional interference in female university students with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Results indicated that both exercise modalities significantly reduced anxiety scores and emotional Stroop reaction times, with resistance exercise showing superior outcomes compared to aerobic exercise in reducing anxiety and enhancing prefrontal cortex activation.
Key findings
- Both exercise groups had significant reductions in Self-Rating Anxiety Scale scores compared to baseline.
- Resistance exercise resulted in lower anxiety scores and reaction times than aerobic exercise.
- Both exercise groups showed greater oxyhemoglobin changes in prefrontal channels under negative conditions compared to the control group.
Why it matters
Understanding the comparative effects of different exercise modalities on anxiety and emotional regulation in PMS can guide clinicians in recommending appropriate interventions for symptom management in affected populations.