Acute Psychological Effects of High Intensity Exercise With Schizophrenia

Acute Psychological Effects of High Intensity Exercise in Patients With Schizophrenia

The purpose of this study is to study the acute psychological effects in patients with schizophrenia after one session of high intensity exercise.

We will examine if there is an acute effect of one high intensity session of physical exercise (4x4 intervals) on psychological variables state mood, state anxiety, well-being and psychological distress. This possible effect will be examined in three groups, one group being the main group that the other two groups will be compared up against. Group 1: Patients with schizophrenia and other psychotic illnesses. Group 2: people with non-psychotic diagnosis. Group 3: people without any psychological diagnosis.

Inclusion Criteria:

• They will be allocated into groups by their diagnoses

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not being able to complete the exercise