Ask an Expert: Won't Exercise Make Me Feel More Tired?

Exercise can be more rewarding than you think.

By Christine Many Luff

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I already feel tired and run-down. Won't exercise make me feel more tired?

No. Aerobic exercise should give you more energy throughout the day, since it causes the brain to release endorphins and other neurotransmitters that induce feelings of well-being, vigor, and calm. You'll find it easier to handle your daily physical demands -- folding the laundry, preparing a report, washing the dishes -- with energy to burn.

The wiped-out feeling you have at the end of a long day is different from the pleasurable fatigue that follows a good workout. Exercisers report an improved ability to concentrate as well as deeper, more restful sleep, which can counter fatigue. Finally, exercise tends to impart a sense of accomplishment that carries over into other areas of your life.

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