Participants in the study were put through an exercise regiment lasting four weeks. Afterwards, the study participants “had greater positive well-being and personal accomplishment, and concomitantly less psychological distress, perceived stress, and emotional exhaustion.” The types of exercise varied – from cardiovascular exercises to resistance training – and looked at whether different activities would also have an effect on each individual’s health. While exercise, in general, improved the overall sense of being for participants, the study also revealed that different exercises can have different effects on the mind and body. Per the study: The results are significant, especially for those in the startup community, where workplace burnout is all too common; indeed, in a culture where job roles aren’t strictly applied and goals are focused on constant growth, it’s easy to forget to take a break every now and then. The study supports the well-documented benefits of exercise on personal well-being, but also suggests the varying effects that different exercises can have on the human mind. Need to fit some fitness time in your busy schedule and avoid workplace burnout? Try these quick and easy exercises.
