Placebo effect and exercise

This is really interesting for the realm of mind-body relationships.

According to the study, the housekeepers might not perceive their job as exercise, but if their mind-set is shifted so that they become aware of the exercise they are getting, then health improvements would be

Expect some programmes to be marketed using this within the next year or so ...
ScienceDaily: Mind-set Matters: Why Thinking You Got A Work Out May Actually Make You Healthier: Filed in: mind-body, placebo, exercise, psychology