I don’t understand what the endorphin rush is. Everyone talks about it as if it’s a known thing but they never explain it. I’ve been going to the gym for around three months now and all I ever get is exhausted and weak, like my body is made of overcooked spaghetti, afterwards. What should I do to get this rush?
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I get it from weightlifting, it’s really just like being in a really good mood. However, I don’t get it if I’m too fatigued from the gym. If I do a really intense workout with heavy weights then I usually just leave light headed.
The endorphins are far more noticeable after a long run or bike ride. With a runners high I feel fantastic but it’s more rare, weightlifting (-45-1 hr) and I’m just in a great mood.
It feels like when you listen to a song that’s so good that the hair on your arms stands up. I usually only get it from cardio like running, and usually only 20-30 minutes into my run. Feels awesome.
I get it from running or cycling for a *longer* time than usual.
Not harder, just longer. I feel this is when I’m in the fat burning zone for a long time.
If it’s painful or unpleasant you are doing it wrong. You will just feel exhausted and discouraged.
Also, no food or energy drinks during exercise. Drink water.
The rush isn’t what one may perceive it to be. It’s really like the feeling of relief when you run at max speed to catch a bus that you have to make it just in time and you make it just before the door closes. You are tired, but you feel accomplished, filled with achievement that you pushed through and made it.
To contrast this, It’s not like a “OMG, I’ve won the lottery!” type of endorphin rush.
Go for a long run. One that has you stopping to breath and restarting. Do this until you feel like your legs are going to turn to jelly then sit down and relax.
Better than weed for chilling out
Jogging outside for long periods of time will help make you happy. It’s not addictive and there’s no high. It just feels nice. Sadly I can’t do it anymore due to health reasons.
I have gotten runners high, generally:
1. Well rested, well hydrated
2. Longer run
3. High heart rate/fast speed for a good long time
4. Intentional deep breathing/hyper-oxygenation
5. Long downhill stretch
6. Crescendo music
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