Sprint interval training (SIT) substantially reduces depressive symptoms in major depressive disorder (MDD): A randomized controlled trial

Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the leading causes of disease burden worldwide affecting health status more than somatic diseases such as diabetes, musculoskeletal and coronary artery disease (Moussavi  et al., 2007) and should therefore be considered a public-health priority. Depression causes a distinct change of mood such as sadness or irritability and is accompanied by numerous psychophysiological alterations including disturbance in appetite and sleep, loss of ability to experience pleasure , slowing of speech and action as well as suicidal thoughts (Belmaker and Agam, 2008).
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