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Research Articles

• Sleep, Sleep Deprivation, And Daytime Activities: A Randomized Controlled Trial Of The Effect Of Exercise On Sleep
• A Randomized Controlled Trial Of Progressive Resistance Training In Depressed Elders
• The Efficacy of Exercise as a Long-term Antidepressant in Elderly Subjects: A Randomized, Controlled Trial

The following definitions will help in understanding the studies dealing with the effect of strength training on sleep and depression.

Dysthymia:
Recurrent or long-lasting depression.

Subjective Measures:
Resulting from the feelings of the subject; what they think, how they feel.

Self-efficacy:
An individual's perception of his or her ability to successfully execute a certain action/behavior; "confidence" in your abilities.