Lifetime Fitness and Wellness Pursuits PISD CBE Semester 2 Practice Exam

Regular aerobic exercise boosts mood through endorphin release. Endorphins are natural chemicals in the brain that act as mood elevators and pain reducers, so when you regularly engage in activities like running, cycling, or swimming, these endorphins help create a sense of well-being and reduce stress during and after workouts. Over time, this chemical boost contributes to a more consistently positive mood. The other ideas—immediate appetite changes, decreased motivation to train, or persistent all-day fatigue—don’t capture the mood-enhancing effect that endorphins specifically provide during and after aerobic activity.