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September 18, 2025Scandinavian Journal of Medicine and Science in Sports

The Effect of Exercise Training on Anxiety Symptoms in Children and Adolescents: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis of Randomized Trials

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GLGrant A. LigonKCKevin M. CrombieMHMatthew P. Herring

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Systematic review and meta-analysis show exercise can significantly reduce anxiety in children and adolescents, suggesting its effectiveness across different exercise intensities.

Key Points

  • Exercise training significantly reduced anxiety symptoms in children and adolescents, with a mean effect size of 0.71.
  • Moderate- and high-intensity exercise showed stronger reductions in anxiety symptoms compared to low intensity, indicating potential therapeutic advantages.
  • Meta-analysis included 39 effects from 22 studies, providing robust evidence across different age and clinical backgrounds.
  • Findings suggest exercise is a promising approach for lowering anxiety in youth, highlighting the need for future research on methodological improvements.

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Ligon et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d435dd713b0b5dfea75630https://doi.org/10.1111/sms.70137
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