The Claim
Among physical education professionals, those engaging in aerobic exercise training (averaging 13 hours per week) do not exhibit significantly different mood disorder profiles compared to those performing resistance training or combined aerobic and resistance training, with 60–80% of individuals displaying a positive 'iceberg' profile on the Profile of Mood States (POMS) questionnaire.
What the research says
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Physical education pros who do lots of cardio, strength training, or both seem to have similar mood patterns — and most of them have a healthy mental profile, no matter which type of workout they prefer.
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Physical education professionals who train with aerobic exercise (average 13 hours/week for aerobic-only group) do not show significantly different mood disorder profiles compared to those training with resistance or combined training, with 60-80% demonstrating positive iceberg profiles on the Profile of Mood State Questionnaire
What the research says
1 studyThe study looked at how different types of exercise affect mood in fitness pros and found that mood was similarly good across aerobic, strength, and mixed training—just like the claim says.
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