--- title: Does aerobic exercise with lifestyle changes reduce PMS symptoms in college students? description: Yes, aerobic exercise combined with lifestyle changes significantly reduced PMS severity and improved quality of life compared to lifestyle counselling alone. url: https://niyora.com/research/papers/effect-of-aerobic-exercise-training-with-lifestyle-modification-in-college-going-2025/ --- - [Niyora](https://niyora.com/) - [Research](https://niyora.com/research/) - [Library](https://niyora.com/research/library/) - Does aerobic exercise with lifestyle changes reduce PMS symptoms in college students? Randomised trial, 2025 # Does aerobic exercise with lifestyle changes reduce PMS symptoms in college students? Yes, aerobic exercise combined with lifestyle changes significantly reduced PMS severity and improved quality of life compared to lifestyle counselling alone. Moderate study design 60 college women aged 18 to 25 years with moderate to severe PMS ## What they did Randomized experimental design with 60 college women aged 18 to 25 years with moderate to severe PMS. Group A received 8 weeks of structured aerobic exercise (30 minutes per day, 5 days per week) plus counselling on diet, sleep, and stress management. Group B received only lifestyle counselling. Assessments used the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) and a quality of life scale. ## What they found Group A showed significant reduction in PMS severity compared to Group B (p<0.05), with notable improvements in mood, irritability, fatigue, and bloating. Group A also showed enhanced quality of life and academic efficiency. ## What it means for you Aerobic exercise combined with lifestyle modification may effectively reduce PMS symptoms and improve daily functioning in young women. The main limitation is that the study only included college students aged 18 to 25, so results may not apply to older women. 60 participants 30 minutes of exercise per day 5 days per week ## About the study Original title Effect of Aerobic Exercise Training with Lifestyle Modification in College Going Students with Premenstrual Syndrome Authors Dr Anubha Aranake, Namrata Kadam Journal International Journal of Environmental Sciences Year 2025 Study design Randomised trial Participants 60 What was tested 8 weeks of aerobic exercise (30 minutes per day, 5 days per week) plus counselling on diet, sleep, and stress management Open access Yes Read the paper [doi.org/10.64252/x3w22z54](https://doi.org/10.64252/x3w22z54) Original abstract Background: Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) is a frequently occurring cyclical condition in young women, marked by a range of physical, emotional, and behavioral symptoms that interfere with academic performance and daily functioning. Non-drug interventions such as aerobic exercise and lifestyle modification are increasingly recognized as effective, low-cost, and safe strategies for symptom relief. Objective: The present study aimed to determine the effectiveness of aerobic exercise in combination with lifestyle changes for reducing PMS symptoms among college-going female students. Methods: An experimental design was adopted with 60 participants aged 18–25 years, clinically diagnosed with moderate to severe PMS using a standardized PMS checklist. Students were randomly divided into two groups: Group A received an 8-week structured aerobic training program (30 minutes/day, 5 days/week) along with counselling on diet, sleep, and stress management. Group B (control group) received lifestyle counselling only. Assessments were carried out before and after the intervention using the Daily Record of Severity of Problems (DRSP) and a quality of life scale. Results: Post-intervention findings revealed a significant reduction in PMS severity in Group A compared to Group B (p < 0.05). Group A showed notable improvements in mood disturbances, irritability, fatigue, and bloating, as well as enhanced quality of life and academic efficiency. Conclusion: Aerobic exercise, when combined with lifestyle modification, is effective in alleviating PMS symptoms among young women. Incorporating these non-pharmacological strategies into student health initiatives may provide a practical, sustainable solution for menstrual health and overall well-being. Reproduced under CC-BY. ## Topics [Premenstrual syndrome (PMS)](https://niyora.com/research/topics/condition-pms/)[Psychotherapy, counselling and education](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-psychotherapy/)[Exercise and yoga](https://niyora.com/research/topics/treatment-exercise/)[Quality of life and daily functioning](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-quality-of-life/)[Students and academic performance](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-education/)[Adolescents and young people](https://niyora.com/research/topics/life-area-adolescents/) Research tells you what helps on average. Niyora helps on the day it hits. Calm down, see it another way, and decide what to say, with a PMS and PMDD app built by a doctor. ## Related studies Systematic review, 2025 Does teaching adolescent girls about their menstrual cycle and health help reduce period pain and PMS? Lab study, 2026 Do core stability exercises help women with PMDD? 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