Most of the studies I am familiar with are from cardiology and describe “moderate” and “light” categories. Where light is walking, and moderate is 30+ minutes three to five times a week, of gym or calisthenics.
From personal experience as a competitive track runner in youth, and trying to lose weight as an adult, I have never experienced anything but loathing for exercise at any level of intensity. I do it anyway. Daily, for my whole life.
I hear the same thing about cold immersion, which a lot of people swear by, but also doesn’t induce any dopamine reaction in me.
What I want to see is someone do the research but break out groups by body type (endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph) and see if that’s part of it.
Most of the studies I am familiar with are from cardiology and describe “moderate” and “light” categories. Where light is walking, and moderate is 30+ minutes three to five times a week, of gym or calisthenics.
From personal experience as a competitive track runner in youth, and trying to lose weight as an adult, I have never experienced anything but loathing for exercise at any level of intensity. I do it anyway. Daily, for my whole life.
I hear the same thing about cold immersion, which a lot of people swear by, but also doesn’t induce any dopamine reaction in me.
What I want to see is someone do the research but break out groups by body type (endomorph, ectomorph, mesomorph) and see if that’s part of it.
Have you tried different types of exercise? Sports, heavy vs light lifting, running vs swimming, etc?
I’m wondering if the effect is just universal for physical exertion or if there’s just something that’s a good “fit” for you.