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How to Have Your Happiest Workout Ever

Published May 13, 2015
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Published May 13, 2015
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You’ve likely read about the physiological benefits of exercise, but what about the psychological effects of working out? For example, did you know that just 20 minutes of movement can boost your mood for up to 12 hours after the effort? Our friends at Happify created the infographic below that’s filled with fun facts about the link between exercise and happiness, plus advice for how to optimize your workouts to get that endorphin rush.

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This infographic originally appeared on Happify.

More from our friends at Happify:

Infographic: The Skeptic’s Guide to Meditation
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