Why Do We Feel More Refreshed After Running Than After a Car Ride?

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Running for a distance can lead to a feeling of refreshment and alertness, despite physical fatigue, while traveling by car for a similar duration often results in tiredness, even without engaging in physical activity. This contrast is attributed to differences in heart rate and mental engagement; running elevates heart rate and stimulates mental activity, promoting alertness, whereas low activity during car travel can lead to feelings of sleepiness.
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If u run for a distance, even though u r tired u feel refreshed. But if u travel in car, and u get out after 40 min u feel tired even if u didnt do any driving or any physical activity. Why?
 
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I think what you mean is that you feel alert, rather than refreshed after a run. I suppose that's the crux of it, with low activity, your heart rate is low, mental activity is (possibly) low, and basically you feel sleepy.
 

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