Can someone give me a little info about Endorphins?
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Doctors are not sure if "endorphin rush" and strenuous activity are directly related. They may be because endorphins are your body's natural painkillers. When released into the bloodstream they have an opiate-like effect.
The other leading theory for "second wind" during strenuous activity is that the body fluctuates with the amount of lactic acid to oxygen production that occurs during a workout. Many believe the second wind occurs when the body figures out the correct ratio that allows the body to work at maximum efficiency. Once it has done so, you feel a shot of energy. If you were to quickly burn off this "extra energy" you will be tired again--leading many to believe that lactic acid production "outran" oxygen production once again.
In any case, all of us have felt it when we workout for an extended period of time and suddenly feel refreshed.
Endorphins are released into the blood stream as you work out for long perods. it is the body's own pain relief! you might not realize they are being released unless after a good workout you still feel like working. they will give you a natural high...
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