Publication year: 2011
Source: Addictive Behaviors, In Press, Accepted Manuscript, Available online 15 April 2011
David M., Williams , Shira, Dunsiger , Jessica A., Whiteley , Michael H., Ussher , Joseph T., Ciccolo , …
A growing number of laboratory studies have shown that acute bouts of aerobic exercise favorably impact affect and cravings among smokers. However, randomized trials have generally shown exercise to have no favorable effect on smoking cessation or withdrawal symptoms during quit attempts. The purpose of the present study was to explore this apparent contradiction by assessing acute changes in affect and cravings immediately prior to and following each exercise and contact control session during an 8-week smoking cessation trial. Sixty previously low-active, healthy, female smokers were randomized to an eight-week program consisting of brief baseline smoking cessation counseling and the…
Research highlights: ► Moderate intensity exercise acutely alleviates nicotine withdrawal symptoms ► These effects are not sustained from one exercise session to the next ► Frequent and consistent exercise (≥ 3days/week) may be necessary for smoking cessation benefits