September 18, 2009 News British Rowing NewsBritish Rowing EventsRowing CommunityGB Rowing TeamCompetitions and ClubsIndoor RowingPartners#YourStoriesArchive Group exercise ‘boosts happiness’ Rowing Community It has long been known that physical exertion releases endorphins and that these are responsible for the sometimes euphoric sensations experienced after exercising. A team from Oxford University’s Institute of Cognitive and Evolutionary Anthropology recently carried out tests on 12 rowers after a vigorous workout in a virtual boat. It was found that those who trained alone withstood less pain – a key measure of endorphins – than those who exercised together. Researcher highlighted that this response was heightened by the synergistic effect of rowing together. ADVERT To read the full article you can visit the BBC website ADVERT