are there particular types of exercise that are better for depression?
it appears that any form of exercise can help depression. some examples of moderate exercise include: biking dancing gardening golf (walking instead of using the cart) housework especially sweeping mopping or vacuuming jogging at a moderate pace low-impact aerobics playing tennis swimming walking yard work especially mowing or raking yoga. because strong social support is important for those with depression joining a group exercise class may be beneficial. or you can exercise with a close friend or your partner. in doing so you will benefit from the physical activity and emotional comfort knowing that others are supportive of you.