Arnold Schwarzenegger says dancing can cure depression: “Better results than taking SSRIs”

Arnold Schwarzenegger is known for being a professional bodybuilder and actor 'Terminator'. The former governor of California has recently stated the advantages of dancing to better mental health - combating depression released on Arnold's Pump Club website.

le exercise in any form can help lessen the symptoms of depression, dancing may be the most efficient approach to improve your mood, according to a study. "Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials" - published in the British Medical Journal, supports Arnold Schwarzenegger's claims.

After examining the 218 studies which are said to have involved 14,000 participants, the researchers have discovered that dancing has the effects, like any other type of exercise, to reduce depressive symptoms and can also enhance emotional well-being.

According to Schwarzenegger's newsletter:

"Dancing had better results than taking SSRIs."

Fun fact about Arnold Schwarzenegger, he used to take ballet classes to help him pose during his Mr. Universe competitions and his acting career.

Dancing has additional benefits for your body and mind beyond that. Additionally, dancing was linked to general gains in motivation, anxiety, depression, self-efficacy, and quality of life.

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Arnold Schwarzenegger advocates for a healthier lifestyle

Schwarzenegger has been promoting ways to have a healthy lifestyle. As a public figure with a large fan base, he has long advocated the virtues of physical fitness and its advantages for the mind and body.

On May 7, Arnold Schwarzenegger posted a throwback photo commemorating his fitness journey over 50 years to inspire people to start and be fit.

"Today, I want to talk about planning. In more than 50 years of my fitness crusade,... I’ve heard people say they are planning on starting to train or planning on starting a diet. It is always a plan to start,... It is never a plan to start now...," he wrote.

His goal in promoting physical activities, and dance is to encourage people to move more in their everyday lives.

The endorphins, which function to elevate mood naturally, are known to be released after regular physical activity. Especially when it comes to dancing, this can be a creative and expressive way to have fun.

The scientific evidence supports Arnold Schwarzenegger's claim that dancing has an advantage in combating depression. His goal is to increase the accessibility and enjoyment of mental health care by urging individuals to include dancing in their lives.