Understanding the Effects of Exercise on Happiness

The video explains how endorphins, known as the happiness hormone, contribute to the joy athletes feel. It highlights the mental and physical benefits of exercise, including improved endurance and muscle development.

What is one of the reasons athletes feel happy after exercising?

• They receive compliments from others.

• They eat a lot of food.

• They get to wear new sports gear.

• They produce endorphins.

What is another name for endorphins?

• Happiness hormone

• Growth hormone

• Stress hormone

• Sleep hormone

When are endorphins produced in the body?

• When watching TV

• While eating

• Only during sleep

• During and after exercise

What happens to muscles as you exercise more?

• They become weaker

• They stay the same

• They develop and grow

• They disappear

What is one of the benefits of increased exercise on endurance?

• Increased fatigue

• Decreased stamina

• Increased endurance

• No change in endurance