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Wednesday, May 2, 2007
Is Exercise Addictive?
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
I have to admit that even though I used to be a self-proclaimed couch potato, my body really enjoys “working” - getting my blood flowing, my muscles engaged, my heart and lungs fully functioning. Just like my brain feels good after I complete a difficult zudoku or word puzzle, my body feels good after a weight-training or cardio session.
This incredible trainer that I’ve been able to work with through the AJC Fitness Challenge encourages me to come in even on my “off days” to take advantage of his cardio equipment. It’s good for me to make that commitment … “Yes, I’m coming in today” … because I’ve found that if I wait until I go all the way home from work, my commitment level has fallen and I am a little less likely to go as hard, as long or at all. (Hopefully, those days will be in the past soon, however.)
I went to the training studio yesterday and did 50 minutes on the elliptical and treadmill. My heart rate was UP there, I was huffing and puffing, and I was sweating hard. All those things I used to avoid like the plague, and here I was enjoying them! And hours later, I’m still feeling great. Is exercise addictive? Let me know what you think.
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