253: How Exercise Makes You Happy
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"Happiness lies, first of all, in health" - George William Curtis
Everyone has heard of a runners high, but how many people actually know what that means. Today I will discuss the physiological specifics of the brain after you exercise. It won't be too hard core biology but it will be fascinating.
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Topics Discussed in this Episode
- What endorphins are
- How BDNF is responsible for your mood
- When the best time to work out is
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Question of the Day
When was the last time you moved you felt a profound change in your attitude due to moving your body by exercising?
Action of the Day
Spend at leas 15 Minutes in an activity that you have never previously played
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