Women's Fitness

HAPPY HIIT

Did you know, when you exercise, your body increases levels of hormones called endorphins? These endorphins ease pain, improve memory and even reduce fatigue. They also give you that post-workout elation, known as a runner’s high, that can help fight anxiety and depression and boost mood. So, how do we get some?

One study from Saarland University, in Germany, suggests the big endorphin rush happens after one hour of exercise*. However, while long runs and intense

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