• Question: y r endorphins released when u exercise????

    Asked by notatroll69420 to Amy, Craig, Laura, Partha, Saffron on 21 Jun 2015.
    • Photo: Amy Cameron

      Amy Cameron answered on 21 Jun 2015:

      Endorphins block pain signals so it is believed that release of them during exercise (which is seen as a stress by the body) helps you work out harder and longer without the painful sensations. Endorphins released by the pituitary gland also give the feelings of euphoria often called the “runners high” which can explain why people like to exercise even after muscle pain that can come with doing exercise.

    • Photo: Craig Doig

      Craig Doig answered on 23 Jun 2015:

      Hi

      Just like Amy said. If you didn’t feel good after it you probably wouldn’t do it again ! So its your body telling you that exercise is good for you !

    • Photo: Laura Wales

      Laura Wales answered on 23 Jun 2015:

      Agree with Amy. Endorphins are funny things – pain relief and euphoria when stressing the body. It’s understandable why people really enjoy exercise if there’s a “feel-good” sensation that goes with it.

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