Originally Posted by
RonH
It's called endorphins.
"When you exercise, your body releases chemicals called endorphins. These endorphins interact with the receptors in your brain that reduce your perception of pain.
Endorphins also trigger a positive feeling in the body, similar to that of morphine. For example, the feeling that follows a run or workout is often described as "euphoric." That feeling, known as a "runner's high," can be accompanied by a positive and energizing outlook on life." - from WebMD.com
Take your $1000 and visit a few bike shops. Tell the owner/manager your riding plans, how often and how far you ride, where you'll ride, your budget, etc. Test ride every bike that is suggested. Then tell us what bike brought home. Have fun.
No I understand the science behind it, but here's the thing. With P90x,unless I was giving it my all, I would feel like crap and for anyone with depression,you would know why it is so hard to put 100 percent into anything when your depressed. But with biking, I could give 10 percent,5 percent or even 1 percent and I would still feel amazing after.
In a matter fact, during all my rides I have been thinking(not by choice) depressing thoughts that would literally bed bound me on normal days, yet for some reason I still feel very happy.. Its like a little miracle for me, so I never want to give up this thing.
Edit-I wonder if they will fix my sibblings ccm bike that craped out a few weeks after I Got it from CT(yes very taboo) and cost 300.