Are you asking scientifically/statistically? Yes, exercise can in and of itself help improve mood. Anecdotally? It depends a lot on the person and the form of

Are you asking scientifically/statistically? Yes, exercise can in and of itself help improve mood. Anecdotally? It depends a lot on the person and the form of exercise. Many people enjoy sports or outdoor activities. Some people love going to the gym. Others, the pool or tennis court or mountain bike trails or whitewater rivers or disc golf or yoga or martial arts or whatever. Some people hate all of the above. Asking for yourself? Try different activities until you find something you like. Personally I hate running and barely tolerate weights, but love many other forms of exercise.