The participants who exercised solo, however, saw improvements only in mental quality of life.
Adults who participated in team sports had more favorable health outcomes than those who engaged in individual sports.
So how exactly does social-focused physical activity affect well-beingand potentially help you live a longer life?
Here are the elements at play.
Folks who lean more introverted may thrive more in solo exercise configs, for instance.
Still, its not one-size-fits-all.
a licensed clinical psychologist and sport psychologist in Chicago
Were not going to flake out on our friend.
Sometimes it’s possible for you to feel like that playing a sport, too.
Its much easier to just say no if youre doing things individually.
Depression, anxiety, all of those things are correlated with isolation and loneliness.
Megan E. Pietrucha, PsyD
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Youre kind of distracted from the miserable aspects of it.
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When youre working out solo, youre your own reference point, Kemmochi says.
We have blind spots.
a licensed clinical psychologist and sport psychologist in Chicago
We know that loneliness and isolation are highly correlated with other mental health conditions, Pietrucha says.
Depression, anxiety, all of those things are correlated with isolation and loneliness.
Somebody else feels the same way.
Any social opportunities that validate your emotional needs can increase motivation, Kemmochi notes.
Your activity of choice doesnt need to fit the conventional mold of exercise, either, Kemmochi says.
For the most part, people are really just wanting to support each other and cheer each other on.
Showing up is the biggest hurdle.
People are just happy that youre there.
Instead of working against your fear, workwithit, he recommends.
Acknowledge that your feelings are valid and accept them.
Still, some people may find comfort in exercising soloand thats okay.
[That method] is obviously going to take a little bit longer, Pietrucha says.
For the most part, people are really just wanting to support each other and cheer each other on.
Showing up is the biggest hurdle.
People are just happy that youre there.
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