The Sept 17, 2009 issue of the Economist discusses reasearch which indicates exercising in groups increases your pain threshold. That's good news if you're working out with a friend or two or even if you are taking a group class. The harder you work, the more calories you burn!
The study examined 12 collegiate rowers and measured their endorphin levels after using a rowing machine in isolation or with a group of six. The researchers showed that after rowing with buddies, tolerence for pain was much greater than when rowing alone. This was despite nearly identical power outputs in all tests (4 tests).
One more reason to join Boot Camp!
Marie
p.s. I've been working on a new website/blog and will share it very soon!
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