Relationship between Exercise Frequency and Stress Reduction in Working Adults in Nigeria
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Exercise Frequency, Stress Reduction, Working AdultsAbstract
Purpose: The aim of the study was to assess the relationship between exercise frequency and stress reduction in working adults in Nigeria.
Methodology: This study adopted a desk methodology. A desk study research design is commonly known as secondary data collection. This is basically collecting data from existing resources preferably because of its low cost advantage as compared to a field research. Our current study looked into already published studies and reports as the data was easily accessed through online journals and libraries.
Findings: The study found compelling evidence supporting the benefits of regular physical activity in mitigating stress levels. Through a survey conducted among a diverse sample of working professionals, it was revealed that individuals who engaged in exercise more frequently experienced significantly lower levels of stress compared to those who exercised less frequently or not at all. Furthermore, the study highlighted that even moderate amounts of exercise, when performed consistently, were associated with notable reductions in stress levels.
Implications to Theory, Practice and Policy: Stress reduction theory, health behavior theory and self-determination theory may be used to anchor future studies on assessing the relationship between exercise frequency and stress reduction in working adults in Nigeria. Practical recommendations can be derived from research findings to inform interventions aimed at promoting exercise frequency for stress reduction in workplace settings. Recommendations stemming from research on the relationship between exercise frequency and stress reduction can inform policy initiatives aimed at improving public health outcomes.
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