EPISODE · May 8, 2024 · 34 MIN
What Causes The Runner's High?
from Running After Age 40 · host Sarah Snyder
Have you ever experience the "runner's high"? If so, do you know what causes it?We've always heard that endorphins produce that wonderful post-exercise feeling. BUT newer research proves that theory wrong, and instead, suggests that endocannabinoids are responsible.Listen in as expert Blaise Collins, PhD, ACSM-EP-C shares an overview of what really causes the runner's high. He gives us a summary of a review article from The International Journal of Molecular Science.View his full article here:https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/accessible-physiology-leveraging-endocannabinoids-blaise-4yobc/?trackingId=a0NO6Vw7laMvO2IAtWOAjQ%3D%3DVisit Blaise's LinkedIn profile here for more of his scientific knowledge!https://www.linkedin.com/in/pblaisecollinsphd/Blaise reminds us all of the importance of getting out there and getting in daily exercise, no matter what! FAVES: https://www.runningwithgrit.com/faves
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Have you ever experience the "runner's high"? If so, do you know what causes it? We've always heard that endorphins produce that wonderful post-exercise feeling. BUT newer research proves that theory wrong, and instead, suggests that endocannabinoids are responsible. Listen in as expert Blaise Collins, PhD, ACSM-EP-C shares an overview of what really causes the runner's high. He gives us a summary of a review article from The International Journal of Molecular Science. View his full...
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