The immediate benefits of physical activity have been demonstrated in people with high levels of anxiety. These effects can be prolonged if the sports program is regular and followed over a long period. Biologically, this is due to the effects of endorphins, which counteract the effects of stress hormones and improve physical fitness, which is closely linked to mental health. Psychological factors also explain the beneficial effect of physical activity, notably through the personal satisfaction of accomplishment and the social bonds engendered by the practice of sport.

For further information, we recommend that you consult :

- The Santé Publique France website, and its thematic dossier on sedentariness & physical activity

- The website of ANSES, the French Agency for Food, Environmental and Occupational Health and Safety, and in particular its sedentary lifestyle and physical activity section.

- The WHO report, which unveiled its guidelines on physical activity and sedentariness in 2020