Exercise is good for your physical health and your mental health, too. Many people take up exercise as a way of boosting their mental well-being. But not all exercise is equally beneficial. And while it does matter if you exercise alone or in a group, it is more critical as to why you exercise.
One study examined how the setting people exercised in related to mental health. The study looked at 460 students aged between 16 and 24 years old, comparing those who took part in team sports, informal fitness groups (such as yoga classes or running groups), and those who exercised alone at least once a week. They followed up six months later to measure their mental health.
