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Some gym-goers on forums like Reddit or fitness YouTube channels report: Feeling calmer and less anxious before workouts Sleeping better at night, which improves recovery Noticing faster strength gains over a few months Improved mood and motivation to train Of course, these are personal stories, not clinical evidencebut they do line up with what research has found in controlled trials
This can happen due to prolonged periods of stress, leading to symptoms such as extreme exhaustion, body aches, nervousness, sleep disturbances, and digestive issues
Enhances mood and reduces anxiety
However, the effect was modest, and the strongest evidence was limited to body weight, not fat mass specifically