| Literature DB >> 2936942 |
J Wildmann, A Krüger, M Schmole, J Niemann, H Matthaei.
Abstract
Twenty-one male regular long distance runners participated in two 10 km runs one week apart. Their beta-endorphin-like immunoreactivity (beta-EIR) was assayed in plasma before and immediately after running. Mood was monitored by an adjective check list (Eigenschaftswörterliste, EWL) pre- and post-run. beta-EIR was significantly elevated post-run. Self-reliance and good mood scored higher after running. Both mood elevation and plasma beta-EIR increase showed a considerable individual variability but there was a significant correlation in the mean values of the two runs between individual beta-EIR increases (delta beta-EIR) and the changes of ratings in feeling of pleasantness (delta FP). High delta beta-EIR corresponded to positive mood change post-run.Mesh:
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Year: 1986 PMID: 2936942 DOI: 10.1016/0024-3205(86)90233-x
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Life Sci ISSN: 0024-3205 Impact factor: 5.037