Benefícios psicológicos resultantes da realização de exercícios físicos

Abstract

Physical exercise brings several benefits to physical health and is known to health professionals, physical educators, and people seeking a better quality of life. The objective of this study is to verify the psychological benefits resulting from the exercise of physical . A literature review was made of books and scientific articles in the Medline, Lilacs and Scielo databases. The findings demonstrate the concepts that approach themes as a relation between physical exercises and a health as a whole; the physiological and psychological aspects; a current society and the most common psychological disorders; the known physical exercises most beneficial for mental health; an intensity of exercise and its psychological benefits. However, verify that an active lifestyle including the regular practice of physical exercise, allows an improvement in the quality of life of the individual.