Long-term maintenance and effects of exercise in early psychosis.
Joseph FirthRebekah CarneyPaul FrenchRebecca ElliottJack CotterAlison R YungPublished in: Early intervention in psychiatry (2016)
Long-term exercise participation is associated with significant benefits for symptoms, cognition and social functioning in FEP. However, adherence to unsupervised exercise is low. Future research should explore the effectiveness of 'step-down' support following supervised interventions, and aim to establish sustainable methods for maintaining regular exercise in order to facilitate functional recovery and maintain physical health.