Can exercise help depression?

Absolutely, Yes

A study which analysed multiple other studies reports that “Exercise such as walking or jogging, yoga, and strength training were effective in treatment of depression”; the more intense the exercise, better the effect !

The study authors say that “Yoga and strength training were particularly well tolerated” .

The paper published in BMj concludes “Exercise can be considered alongside psychotherapy and antidepressants as core treatments for depression”.

References

1. Effect of exercise for depression: systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials | The BMJ