How Exercise Boosts Your Mood
The gist
Exercise improves mood by triggering the release of feel-good chemicals like endorphins and serotonin in the brain.
Explain like I'm 5
Exercise is like shaking a soda bottle and then opening it—the happy bubbles (chemicals) come out and make you feel good.
Big picture
Understanding how exercise affects mood helps people use physical activity as a natural way to manage stress and improve mental health.