The Effect of Exercise on Emotion

Exercise plays an important role in emotional well-being. Regular physical activity influences human emotions by reducing stress, improving mood, and increasing overall emotional balance. Through the release of chemicals in the brain, exercise may help individuals manage emotions like anxiety, anger, and sadness more effectively. Understanding the effect of exercise on emotion may further highlight how lifestyle choices can positively impact mental health and psychological wellbeing. The Effect of Exercise on Emotion examines how physical exercise affects emotions, mood, and mental well-being. It explores the ways different types and amounts of exercise influence cognitive, social, and psychological health. This book covers topics such as neuroplasticity, psychological disorders, and sports science, and is a useful resource for psychologists, medical and healthcare professionals, educators, academicians, researchers, and scientists.

Robert W. Motta, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Professor Emeritus of Psychology and founder of the Child and Family Trauma Institute at Hofstra University, New York. There he served as the chairperson of the Psychology Department and founded an American Psychological Association (APA) accredited PsyD psychology doctoral program. He has published more than 100 scientific papers and book chapters as well as three books: Alternative Therapies for PTSD The Science of Mind-Body Treatments; Altered: A Trauma and PTSD Casebook; and Suicide. Dr. Motta is board certified in cognitive-behavioral psychology and behavior therapy. He is the former president of the School Division of the New York Psychological Association and is licensed as a clinical psychologist and certified as a school psychologist. Robert W. Motta