Any exercise or physical activity that gets the heart rate up and the blood flowing and releases endorphins will raise your energy level. Good cardiovascular exercises will strengthen your heart and give you more stamina.
According to a review of studies published in March 2014 in the Journal of Science and Medicine in Sport, Aerobic exercise is among the best when it comes to helping ease symptoms of depression. (3)
But lower-intensity exercise, such as yoga, has also shown potential benefits when it comes to mood. Research suggests yoga may help reduce depression and anxiety. A study published in September 2016 in the journal Depression and Anxiety found that six weeks of yoga and standard treatment for depression reduced depressive symptoms. (4)