Why does running have a strong feeling of excitement?
Running excitement is a feeling of extreme joy and happiness that occurs shortly after exercising or jogging. This may be because during exercise, the body secretes certain chemicals that help create this feeling of satisfaction.
- What is excitement? Why do you feel excited when jogging?
The feeling of excitement is a state of extreme comfort and joy for a certain period of time. This feeling often occurs afterintense or prolonged jogging . Typically, people who feel euphoric while jogging also feel less anxious and in pain immediately after running. However, not everyone who runs or does high-intensity exercise achieves a state of nervous excitement, because this is a subjective experience for each person. Additionally, to achieve a mental high, you may need to run continuously for several miles. For some people, this distance is not easy or impossible to achieve.
- Why does jogging feel exciting?
Running and aerobics help release endorphins into the bloodstream. Endorphins are often called “feel-good” chemicals because they create feelings of happiness and joy. Endorphins also help reduce pain during jogging , acting similar to a natural pain reliever , so you can maintain your run.
For decades, scientists believed that endorphins were the main contributor to the post-jog euphoria . However, in recent years, other studies have pointed to another type of molecule, endocannabinoids, as the main culprit. Endocannabinoid molecules act on the endocannabinoid system which is affected by tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in cannabis.
Like endorphins, running releases endocannabinoids into the bloodstream. If you feel euphoric or extremely relaxed after a run, endocannabinoids may be the cause.
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A feeling of euphoria often occurs after a long run
- Endorphins create a feeling of excitement when jogging?
Endorphins are neurochemicals secreted by the central nervous system and pituitary gland. Accordingly, Endorphins work through binding to opioid receptors such as morphine . That’s why they’re called “happy” chemicals. Endorphins are released during exercise, pain or stress, after eating or having sex.
However, endorphins have a large molecular size, larger than other chemicals in the body. With this size, it cannot cross the blood-brain barrier. This is a barrier that helps protect the brain from some pathogens and toxic substances. This means that endorphins are not able to create a feeling of excitement after a run .
- Endocannabinoids create a feeling of excitement after jogging?
Endocannabinoids may be the substance that creates the feeling of excitement after jogging . These molecules are small enough to cross the blood-brain barrier and act on receptors in the endocannabinoid system, which is activated by THC, the most active compound in cannabis.
In addition, anandamide is another chemical secreted in high concentrations in the blood of people who have just finished jogging. This can produce short-term neurological effects such as:
- Reduce anxiety
- Create a feeling of happiness
- Create a feeling of calm
Currently, research on how the brain and body respond to endocannabinoids after exercise is quite limited. More studies on humans are needed to increase the reliability of the research results.
Other chemicals such as norepinephrine, dopamine and serotonin are also released in high concentrations during exercise, including running .
Some other theories suggest that increased body temperature may occur during prolonged physical activities and is regulated by the hypothalamus . Accordingly, increased temperature during jogging is believed to have an indirect effect on mood.
There are many factors believed to be related to post-jogging euphoria, including Endocannabinoids
- Other benefits of jogging
In addition to creating a feeling of excitement, running also creates other benefits such as:
- Reduce anxiety
- Reduce feelings of depression
- Increase memory and concentration
- Increase flexibility and improve mobility
- Improve immune system
- Improves response to insulin
- Lose weight or maintain weight
Jogging brings many health benefits, including nervous excitement. You can choose to exercise and jog for different time frames, ensuring your body is always healthy, increasing your feeling of happiness, and prolonging your life.
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