Why does exercising makes you feel better?

I have read that exercise is not just good for the body, it releases chemicals into the brain which give you a kind of 'high'. I think they are called "endorphins", but someone correct me if I am wrong. It is generally a good feeling to know you are looking after your body by keeping fit.

Hello nilouette, Satisfaction - is the main reason for feel better. I do not know about the good effects the exercises give to us - but I am sure it is mainly satisfaction that provides feel good/better feelings to a person.Not only in exercises, but also in many things - where a person get satisfaction on what he did, the person always feel better.Because execise is pertaining to health on which people are more concerned - the feel better effect may also be on the higher side. All the best.