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Originally Posted by c172g
Without a doubt...I wouldn't say I got one when I was on my 1.5 mile runs (not much anyway), but like was said above, when you get it, you'll run forever. I'm sure there's science to it, but you simply feel elated & all you can think about is how great it is to run!
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Endorphins. Your body starts pumping out pain-reduction chemicals that act sort of like morphene if you push your body hard for a period of time.
The one time I felt it strongest was when I spun for 45 minutes, then lifted weights for 15, and then went back to spinning. I was feeling no pain.
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Originally Posted by Killeena
What about alternatives to jogging? Would I get the same effect from riding a bike (a real mountain bike, not a stationary exercise bike)?
Running on a treadmill or any other exercise machine is incredibly boring, are there any other things you can do when it is freezing cold outside?
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One practical way to lose weight is to sign up for a net-flix like service (they mail you movies you pick from a list). Watch a different movie every night (or every 2nd night) while riding a stationary bike. I've heard that worked good for a number of people.