Regular and ongoing long term exercisers who suddenly start experiencing more normal depression than usual may have .

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While exercise is known to improve mood and reduce symptoms of depression, sudden increases in exercise intensity can actually trigger symptoms of depression in some individuals. Therefore, reducing the intensity of their exercise program may help alleviate the symptoms. Option A (stopped taking their medication) could also be a possible cause, but it is not mentioned in the statement that the individual is on medication for depression. Option B (increased intensity of exercise program) and option C (changed from aerobic to anaerobic exercise) do not align with research on the relationship between exercise and depression.

Regular and Ongoing Long Term Exercisers Who Suddenly Start Experiencing