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The high you get after exercising

thisismynewmindset
thisismynewmindset Posts: 273 Member
edited September 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
I love it when, after I exercise, about a 15 minutes to a half hour after I exercise, when my heart rate is back to normal, I feel... different. Good different.

It's hard to explain but it's like coming out of the spa after a long massage, or the feeling you get when you settle into a hot tub and just relax.

It's a high... of some sort, for a lack of better words.

Am I the only one who feels this?

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  • ladybug1620
    ladybug1620 Posts: 1,136 Member
    Nope, very normal :) I think it's from endorphines.
  • fosterks
    fosterks Posts: 93 Member
    Not at all - I love the way I feel after I've finished in the gym
  • strawberry1969
    strawberry1969 Posts: 1,476 Member
    no your not the only one as you say its hard to explain but its a good feeling
  • EmBlazes
    EmBlazes Posts: 374 Member
    Yep - endorphines :bigsmile:

    Makes me feel amazing and also helps to keep depression at bay I heard.
  • SixCatFaerie
    SixCatFaerie Posts: 690 Member
    Your not alone! It is definitely an endorphine rush, just wish that it would last all day! :bigsmile:

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  • McghanK
    McghanK Posts: 120
    I get the same way, it's a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction. I love it!
  • indigoangel86
    indigoangel86 Posts: 51
    It's the endorphins. I love the high! It's the only time I ever feel really really good!! Lol Definitely keeps me exercising.
  • ltf304
    ltf304 Posts: 132 Member
    It is the endorphins that are released. The harder you work, the more endorphins. This is why many people become addicted to exercise and why exercise helps with depression and anxiety problems. I love it!
  • Sugarchef
    Sugarchef Posts: 319 Member
    I just got back from a run and I'm high right now ;) It's one of the perks of exercise.
  • thisismynewmindset
    thisismynewmindset Posts: 273 Member
    Yes I also wish it would last all day...
  • sfmathews
    sfmathews Posts: 36 Member
    I notice mine kicks in about 30 minutes into my cardio. Then I feel like i can keep going forever!! Love it!
  • Hollie55
    Hollie55 Posts: 65 Member
    I feel great too after a workout. Especially when I come home & have a nice hot shower. Our shower is really high pressured and feels like a massage :)
  • skinnyinnotime
    skinnyinnotime Posts: 4,078 Member
    I always feel lighter, as if i could take off! ....must be all that sweat lol!
  • juscallmeb
    juscallmeb Posts: 369 Member
    love my runners high :)
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