Effects of aerobic vs. resistance exercise on anxiety reduction and emotional interference in young women with premenstrual syndrome: A randomized controlled fNIRS study.

A randomized controlled trial using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) compared aerobic and resistance exercise interventions for reducing anxiety and emotional interference in young women diagnosed with premenstrual syndrome (PMS). Both exercise modalities demonstrated anxiety-reducing effects, with findings providing neuroimaging evidence for the mechanisms underlying exercise-related mood improvements in this population. These results may inform physical therapists and exercise professionals when recommending movement-based interventions for PMS-related psychological symptoms.

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