Synthesis Chart

Authors of Study
Topics


Types of workouts that are effective


Degree of effectiveness in lowering stress


How it works
(Brain Chemistry)


Physical benefits
Kim, Jong-Ho
Mackenzie, Larry A. (2014)

pp. 2573.Results: with high levels of stress before engaging in physical exercise seemed to alleviate perceived stress after finishing exercise due to positive emotion.


pp. 2578.Discussion: Finds that if  person chooses to engage in an activity, it is conducive to lowering perceived stress
Harvard Health Publishing (2011)


Paragraph 6: Exercise reduces levels of the body's stress hormones. It raises levels of endorphins, chemicals in the brain that are the body's natural painkillers and mood elevators
Paragraph 28: discusses how exercise can lower blood pressure and decrease cholesterol levels
Wilson-Salandy,  Simone

Nies, Mary
A.

p.6 no significant association between regular physical activity and stress management.
However, points to the small sample size for that outcome.



Burg, Matthew
Schwartz, Joseph
Kronish, Ian
Diaz, Keith
Alcantara, Carmela
Duer-Hefele, Joan
Davidson, Karina
Burg, Matthew M
Schwartz, Joseph E
Kronish, Ian M
Diaz, Keith M
Davidson, Karina W (2017)


 Results: found that an increase in anticipated stress reported the previous night or that morning was associated with a significant 20–22% decrease in working out. Meaning the brain works in a way so that less exercise is a side effect of more stress.


Ray, Chester A.
Carter, Jason R.
(2010)
Methods: Exercise training consisted of running or cycling 4 times a week for 8 weeks (aerobic)


Discussion: While exercise does decrease reported stress, when stress does happen, aerobic exercise does not alter vascular response

Baghurst, Timothy
Kelley, Betty C.
(2014)
basketball, volleyball, badminton, table tennis, martial arts, tennis, racquetball, softball, bowling, soccer, and touch football.
(skill development and aerobics)
Discussion: Cardiovascular fitness is a frequently used strategy to reduce stress however, the findings suggest that is it less effective than other methods.
(look at C group)





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