Schizophrenia research has traditionally focused almost exclusively on how the brain
interprets the outside world. However, our internal bodily milieu is also central to how we …

Objective Cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) is a major modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular
disease (CVD). We conducted a clinical overview to highlight the reduced CRF expressed …

Aim Exercise can improve psychiatric symptoms, neurocognitive functioning and physical
health in schizophrenia. However, the effects in early psychosis have not been explored …

Objectives: Physical activity (PA) and exercise is increasingly being recognised as an
efficacious component of treatment for various mental disorders. The association between …

Background Previous qualitative studies have found that exercise may facilitate symptomatic
and functional recovery in people with long-term schizophrenia. This study examined the …

Aim The objective of this narrative review is to address the question: Should sport‐based life
skills interventions be developed for young people recovering from first episode psychosis …

Background: Although antipsychotic medications help manage clinical symptom severity,
most people with schizophrenia continue to function poorly in the community. Objective: To …

Aims To review intervention variables and outcomes of studies designed to increase
physical activity or exercise participation among people experiencing first‐episode …

Individuals with schizophrenia (SZ) display cognitive deficits that have been identified as
major determinants of poor functioning and disability, representing a serious public health …

Young people experiencing psychotic illness engage in low amounts of physical activity
have poor fitness levels and poor sleep quality. This study aimed to determine the …