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Understanding the Science Behind the Runner's High
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54:47 - 1:02:00 (07:13)

The runner's high is a reliable change in brain chemistry that occurs during continuous movement for about 20 minutes at moderate intensity. It activates the pleasure system, which creates a warm glow similar to solving a problem with someone else or helping someone.

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Runner's high is a reliable change in brain chemistry that occurs after exercising for about 20 minutes with moderate intensity.
54:47 - 56:56 (02:09)
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Runner's High
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Runner's high is a reliable change in brain chemistry that occurs after exercising for about 20 minutes with moderate intensity. It amplifies the pleasure of exercise, and requires the addition of music, other people, or increased intensity for a powerful endorphin rush.

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Understanding the Science Behind the Runner's High
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1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal
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The School of Greatness
The endocannabinoid system in our brain plays a crucial role in turning up positive emotions and turning down negative states.
56:56 - 59:23 (02:27)
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Endocannabinoid
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The endocannabinoid system in our brain plays a crucial role in turning up positive emotions and turning down negative states. It is responsible for the pleasurable feelings we get from things like a beautiful sunset, exercise, or working together to solve a problem.

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Understanding the Science Behind the Runner's High
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1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal
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The School of Greatness
The speaker discusses how playing team sports and exercising can help eliminate negative emotional states and how this led her to become a group exercise and yoga teacher.
59:23 - 1:02:00 (02:37)
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Sports, Exercise, Yoga, Teamwork
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The speaker discusses how playing team sports and exercising can help eliminate negative emotional states and how this led her to become a group exercise and yoga teacher.

Chapter
Understanding the Science Behind the Runner's High
Episode
1006 The Positive Side of Stress & Science of Self-Control w/Kelly McGonigal
Podcast
The School of Greatness