benefits of being actively involved in regular vigorous physical activity programs are as follows:
1. Exercise is associated with reduced state anxiety;
2. Exercise has been associated with a decreased level of mild to moderate depression;
3. Long-term exercise is usually associated with reductions in traits such as neuroticism and anxiety;
4. Exercise may be an adjunct to the professional treatment of severe depression;
5. Exercise results in the reduction of various stress indices;
6. Exercise has beneficial emotional effects across all ages and in both sexes.