It can be concluded that physical activity may be effective in reducing burn-out risk .
The few observational studies linking sedentary and dietary behavior with burn-out risk suggest that being more sedentary and eating less healthy are each associated with higher burn-out risk .
Although it is believed that physical activity , sedentary , and dietary behavior ( i.e. , energy balance-related behavior ) may decrease the risk of burn-out  , the association between both is currently not well understood .
Therefore , the aim of this systematic review was to synthesize studies investigating the relationship between energy balance-related behavior  and  burn-out risk .
Aerobic exercise training and burnout: a pilot study with male participants suffering from burnout
Background Occupational burnout is associated with severe negative health effects . While stress management programs proved to have a positive influence on the well-being of patients suffering from burnout , it remains unclear whether aerobic exercise alleviates burnout severity and other parameters related to occupational burnout . Therefore , the main purpose of this study was to pilot-test the potential outcomes of a 12-week exercise training to generate hypotheses for future larger scale studies . Methods The sample consisted of 12 male participants scoring high on the MBI emotional exhaustion and depersonalization subscales . The training program took place in a private fitness center with a 17.5 kcal/kg minimum requirement of weekly energy expenditure . Results The key findings are that increased exercise reduced overall perceived stress as well as symptoms of burnout and depression . The magnitude of the effects was large , revealing changes of substantial practical relevance . Additionally , profiles of mood states improved considerably after single exercise sessions with a marked shift towards an iceberg profile . Conclusion Among burnout patients , the findings provide preliminary evidence that exercise has the potential to reduce stress and prevent the development of a deeper depression . This has important health implication s given that burnout is considered an antecedent of depressive disorders . Trial registration Clinical Trials.gov Identifier :
It can be concluded that physical activity may be effective in reducing burn-out risk .
The few observational studies linking sedentary and dietary behavior with burn-out risk suggest that being more sedentary and eating less healthy are each associated with higher burn-out risk .
Although it is believed that physical activity , sedentary , and dietary behavior ( i.e. , energy balance-related behavior ) may decrease the risk of burn-out  , the association between both is currently not well understood .
Therefore , the aim of this systematic review was to synthesize studies investigating the relationship between energy balance-related behavior  and  burn-out risk .