Cardiorespiratory fitness protects against stress-related symptoms of burnout and depression |
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Authors: | Markus Gerber,Magnus Lindwall,Agneta Lindegå rd,Mats Bö rjesson,Ingibjö rg H. Jonsdottir |
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Affiliation: | 1. Institute of Exercise and Health Sciences, University of Basel, Switzerland;2. Department of Food and Nutrition, and Sport Science, Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden;3. Department of Psychology, University of Gothenburg, Sweden;4. Institute of Stress Medicine, Gothenburg, Sweden;5. The Swedish School of Sport and Health Sciences, Stockholm, Sweden;6. Department of Cardiology, Karolinska University Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden;g Institute of Physiology and Neuroscience, The Sahlgrenska Academy, University of Gothenburg, Sweden |
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Abstract: | ObjectiveTo examine how cardiorespiratory fitness and self-perceived stress are associated with burnout and depression. To determine if any relationship between stress and burnout/depression is mitigated among participants with high fitness levels.Methods197 participants (51% men, mean age = 39.2 years) took part in the study. The Åstrand bicycle test was used to assess cardorespiratory fitness. Burnout was measured with the Shirom–Melamed Burnout Questionnaire (SMBQ), depressive symptoms with the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HAD-D). A gender-matched stratified sample was used to ensure that participants with varying stress levels were equally represented.ResultsParticipants with moderate and high fitness reported fewer symptoms of burnout and depression than participants with low fitness. Individuals with high stress who also had moderate or high fitness levels reported lower scores on the SMBQ Tension subscale and the HAD-D than individuals with high stress, but low fitness levels.ConclusionBetter cardiovascular fitness seems to be associated with decreased symptoms of burnout and a better capacity to cope with stress.Practical implicationsPromoting and measuring cardiorespiratory fitness can motivate employees to adopt a more physically active lifestyle and thus strengthen their ability to cope with stress exposure and stress-related disorders. |
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Keywords: | Å strand bicycle test Burnout Cardiorespiratory fitness Depression Gender Mental health Stress Submaximal fitness test |
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