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2025
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«MODERN
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THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON STRESS RELIEF AND MENTAL
HEALTH
Usmanova Nodira Olimjon qizi
Teacher.
National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo Ulugbek
O`zbekiston Toshkent
Tel: 90/957-67-55.
Nurbek Erkayev
O‘zMU talabasi.
https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.15467501
Annotatsiya. Ushbu maqolada bo‘sh vaqt kontekstida stress bilan kurashishga e’tibor
qaratgan holda universitet talabalarining psixologik barqarorligiga jismoniy mashqlar ta’siri
to‘g‘risida chuqur ma’lumotni o‘rganishga qaratilgan. Jismoniy mashqlar inson organizmining
stressga fiziologik javobini optimallashtiradi, organizmni moslashuvchan va stressga chidamli
holga keltiradi. Shu bois, sog‘lom turmush tarzining ajralmas qismi sifatida muntazam jismoniy
faollik stressni yengishda muhim omil hisoblanadi.
Kalit so'zlar: Jismoniy mashqlar, bo‘sh vaqt, ijobiy his-tuyg’ular, stressni yengish,
ruhiyat.
ВЛИЯНИЕ ФИЗИЧЕСКИХ УПРАЖНЕНИЙ НА УПРАВЛЕНИЕ СТРЕССОМ И
ПСИХИКИ.
Аннотация. Целью данной статьи является предоставление подробной
информации о влиянии физических упражнений на психологическое благополучие
студентов университетов с акцентом на преодоление стресса в контексте досуга.
Физические упражнения оптимизируют физиологическую реакцию организма человека на
стресс, делая его гибким и устойчивым к стрессу. Поэтому регулярная физическая
активность, как неотъемлемая часть здорового образа жизни, играет важную роль в
преодолении стресса.
Ключевые слова: физические упражнения, свободное время, положительные
эмоции, управление стрессом и благополучие.
THE EFFECT OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON STRESS RELIEF AND MENTAL
HEALTH.
Abstract. This article aims to provide in-depth information on the effects of physical
exercise on the psychological well-being of university students, focusing on coping with stress in
the context of leisure time. Physical exercise optimizes the physiological response of the human
div to stress, making the div flexible and resistant to stress. Therefore, regular physical
activity, as an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, plays an important role in coping with stress.
Keywords: Physical exercise, leisure time, positive emotions, coping with stress and well-
being.
The fast pace of modern life, pressure at work, study load and worries in personal life
have a serious impact on human health. Stress is the div's response to external or internal
factors, which, if it continues for a long time, can harm mental and physical health. However,
one of the most effective and simple ways to overcome stress is physical exercise.
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Physical exercise helps to reduce the level of stress hormones - cortisol and adrenaline -
in the human div. During and after exercise, the div releases endorphins, which are called
"happiness hormones". Endorphins raise mood, reduce anxiety and improve the overall
psychological state.
Regular physical activity increases a person's self-confidence, improves sleep quality and
strengthens thinking skills. In particular, exercises such as running, swimming, dancing and yoga
relax the div, create harmony between the div and mind. All this ensures the overall well-
being of a person and increases stress tolerance. Physical exercise plays an important role not
only in maintaining physical health, but also in ensuring mental stability. Engaging in physical
activity for at least 30 minutes every day helps reduce stress, improve mood, and improve the
quality of life.
A healthy div is the basis of a healthy mind and a strong spirit! The concept of stress is
a widely used term in modern psychology and physiology, which is described as the human
div's adaptive response to various internal and external influences. The term stress was first
introduced into scientific circulation in 1936 by the Canadian scientist Hans Selye. He called
stress the div's "adaptation syndrome" (General Adaptation Syndrome — GAS) and noted that
this syndrome consists of three stages: the stages of "alarm", resistance, and exhaustion.
Factors that cause stress are called "stressogens" and can be physiological, psychological,
or social. For example, workload, lack of time, negative relationships, and life problems are
psychological forms of stress. Physiological stress affects the div as a result of diseases,
physical fatigue, nutritional imbalances, and lack of sleep.
Stress occurs through hormonal changes in the div. In particular, the hypothalamic-
pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis) is the main control center of the stress process. When this
system is activated, stress hormones such as cortisol, adrenaline, and noradrenaline are released
in large quantities. These hormones increase heart rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and
prepare the div for dangerous situations.
If stress is short-term, it can be a positive and adaptive response for a person. However, if
the stress state lasts for a long time, various physiological disorders, weakened immune system,
cardiovascular diseases, gastrointestinal problems, and even mental disorders can occur in the
div. Therefore, stress prevention and mitigation of its consequences is one of the important
directions of modern health care, and physical exercise is considered an effective tool in this
regard.
Stress negatively affects various systems of the human div, in particular, the endocrine,
nervous and cardiovascular systems, which significantly change under this pressure. However,
physical exercise is recognized as an important factor in protecting the div from these negative
effects and increasing its adaptability to stress.
Physical activity helps regulate the level of stress hormones - cortisol and adrenaline in
the div. During exercise, the level of these hormones temporarily increases, but after the end of
the workout, their amount decreases sharply and returns to normal. Such a cyclical process
strengthens the div's hormonal balance and increases stress tolerance.
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In addition, during physical exercise, endorphins - natural analgesic and euphoric
hormones - are produced in the central nervous system. Endorphins accelerate the process of
psychological recovery after stressful situations, improve a person's mood and provide mental
stability.
Exercise also reduces the somatic effects of stress by strengthening the cardiovascular
system. Stress causes blood pressure to rise and the heart rate to increase. Exercise strengthens
the heart muscle, improves blood circulation, and helps stabilize blood pressure. Scientific
studies show that physical activity stimulates the immune system, increasing the div's ability to
fight infections and external negative factors. During times of stress, there is a decrease in
immunity, but regular exercise can mitigate this process and strengthen the immune response.
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