Musculação e saúde mental: os benefícios na depressão e ansiedade

Abstract

Objective: This study analyzes the contributions of weight training (resistance training) as a complementary strategy in promoting mental health, with an emphasis on reducing and controlling symptoms of depression and anxiety. Methodology: Literature review with qualitative analysis of data and health indicators on the impact of resistance training on psychological well-being. Results: Weight training acts as an effective non-pharmacological intervention, promoting the regulation of neurotransmitters (dopamine and serotonin), improving self-esteem, and reducing social isolation through socialization in the training environment. Conclusion: The integration of weight training as a complementary practice to clinical treatment is essential to optimize the recovery of individuals with mental disorders. Regular practice surpasses aesthetic benefits, being crucial for promoting humanized, preventive, and low-cost care, ensuring greater quality of life and emotional balance for practitioners.