{"id":11892,"date":"2024-10-31T01:08:34","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:08:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=11892"},"modified":"2024-10-31T01:08:34","modified_gmt":"2024-10-30T18:08:34","slug":"exercise-endorphins-why-exercise-makes-you-feel-so-good","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/?p=11892","title":{"rendered":"Exercise Endorphins: Why exercise makes you feel so good"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is your first thought <strong>after<\/strong> finishing a workout?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It might be something like:\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes! I feel so accomplished<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That was tough, but definitely worth it<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I\u2019m so proud of myself for pushing through<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Likely, it is NOT something like:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ugh, I wish I hadn\u2019t done that<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I feel worse than before I started<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I should have just stayed on the couch<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise has a remarkable way of making us feel better, not worse. After completing a workout, you\u2019re likely feeling proud of yourself (as you should be!) but that\u2019s only part of why you feel so good after exercise. There\u2019s a whole lot happening in your brain, thanks to some powerful chemicals called endorphins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>What are endorphins?<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Endorphins are like your body\u2019s own feel-good, pain-relief system. They\u2019re neurotransmitters produced by the central nervous system and the pituitary gland. I like to explain them as \u201chappiness boosters\u201d that flood your brain when you exercise.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you start exercising, your body initially goes into a bit of shock \u2013 your heart rate increases, muscles start to work harder, and you might feel some discomfort or pain. This is where endorphins come in. In response to the physical stress, your brain releases endorphins to help reduce the perception of pain. It\u2019s like your body\u2019s way of saying, \u201cYou\u2019ve got this, keep going!\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As those endorphins bind to opioid receptors in your brain, they trigger a euphoric feeling often referred to as a \u201crunner\u2019s high.\u201d This isn\u2019t just for runners, though \u2013 it can happen with any form of exercise!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<h4><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"color: #008080;\"><strong>Why do they make us feel so good? <\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/b><\/h4>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Regular exercise has profound effects on just about every single aspect of your health, from <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">literally<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> altering your body structure to lifting your spirits nearly instantly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the primary functions of exercise endorphins is to reduce the perception of pain. They do this by blocking the transmission of pain signals to your brain. This process not only allows us to push through the physical challenges of exercise but also leaves us feeling less sore and less fatigued afterward.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to their pain-relieving effects, endorphins also have a profound impact on our mood. When released during exercise, they interact with the brain\u2019s reward pathways, leading to feelings of euphoria and well-being. This is why many people experience a sense of happiness and exhilaration after a workout. The release of endorphins can help reduce stress, anxiety, and symptoms of depression, leaving us feeling calmer, more relaxed, and more positive overall.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fact that something as simple as movement can lead to feelings of joy and contentment is absolutely incredible to me. I view exercise endorphins as a testament to God\u2019s wisdom and care \u2013 They are a small but significant part\u00a0 of God\u2019s creation, calling us to marvel at His provision and goodness in every aspect of our lives.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Trust me, even when you don\u2019t want to move your body, you will always feel better after choosing to do so.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Below is one of my favorite mood boosting PAZAZ sessions. It\u2019s a 10 minute \u201coldie but goodie\u201d that requires no equipment other than a positive mindset. You can do it individually or, even better, invite a friend or family member to join you!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><iframe style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" title=\"PAZAZ Mood Changer\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/175957491?badge=0&amp;autopause=0&amp;player_id=0&amp;app_id=58479\" frameborder=\"0\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, exercise is not just about burning calories or building muscle. You\u2019re also taking care of your mental health. And, best of all, I believe that when we really take the time to think about what\u2019s going on in our bodies during exercise, we can\u2019t help but praise God for His handiwork within us!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you think understanding the science of endorphins in exercise can deepen your appreciation for the human body and God\u2019s design?<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script  type=\"text\/javascript\">\n\t\t\t\t!function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s){if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n\t\t\t\t\tn.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;\n\t\t\t\t\tn.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n\t\t\t\t\tt.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s)}(window,\n\t\t\t\t\tdocument,'script','https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n\t\t\t<\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><script async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-3711241968723425\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/faithfulworkouts.com\/exercise-endorphins-why-exercise-makes-you-feel-so-good\/?utm_source=rss&#038;utm_medium=rss&#038;utm_campaign=exercise-endorphins-why-exercise-makes-you-feel-so-good\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What is your first thought after finishing a workout?\u00a0 \u00a0 It might be something like:\u00a0 Yes! I feel so accomplished That was tough, but definitely worth it I\u2019m so proud of myself for pushing through \u00a0 Likely, it is NOT something like: Ugh, I wish I hadn\u2019t done that I feel worse than before I &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[5],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11892","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-fitness"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11892","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11892"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11892\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11892"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11892"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/loudhdtv.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11892"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}