Here are the reasons why you should go for a run or jog. đ Running is not just for looking better. There are many more benefits that you may not have thought of.
Running is what people were made for.
Experts believe that the human body is designed to run long distances. Our shock-absorbing spinal disks and our ability to sweat allow us to run mile after mile.
Running is associated with many benefits for the brain and body.
Experts consider exercise to be a miracle drug. Running is a great way to exercise your cardio and get all the benefits.
Running is great for improving cardiovascular health because it increases aerobic fitness. Running can also help you burn calories and build strength. Running has many psychological benefits.
It can be difficult to get used to running if you havenât done it for a while.
Running can be a great way to feel free and meditative once your body and mind have adjusted. This is a fact that I have seen firsthand. A few experienced runners gave me some great advice that made a huge difference in my race. Remember, you are running to have fun.
These are just a few of the many health and mental benefits that running can bring.
Running for just 30 minutes improves can lift symptoms of depression and improve mood
According to a study published by the American College of Sports Medicine, 30 minutes spent on a treadmill can lift the mood of someone with major depressive disorder.
Participants who walked at a slower pace also experienced the same mood-lifting effect.
This proves that moving, no matter how fast you run, has positive effects. It adds to the growing body of research that shows running and other forms exercise can improve mood and fight depression.
Running seems to be good for your knees, contrary to popular belief.
A runner can be quickly disabled by knee pain. This is often due to overtraining, or the need to improve form or flexibility. Running is not the reason for knee osteoarthritis.
Researchers found that runners were less likely to experience osteoarthritis or knee pain after an eight-year study involving 2,637 participants. Although it is difficult to prove that running causes less knee pain, researchers believe that running may be a factor. Running helps keep people's BMI under control and strengthens their legs. Running strengthens bones.
Running improves sleep quality, mood, focus, and energy levels for young people.
A study of 51 people aged 18 and older found that half of them would add running to their exercise routines. The other half didn't. The runners ran for 30 minutes per day for five days, running for three weeks at a moderate pace.
The same benefits were seen in those who ran with the group. They were able to fall asleep better, have better psychological functioning and are able to focus better throughout the day.
Running can improve your cardiovascular health.
Running can help improve cardiovascular fitness. We all know that aerobic exercise is good for your heart. The general rule of thumb is that the more people exercise, the healthier their hearts are. You don't have to run a lot to reap the benefits. A study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found that running for just five minutes per week could increase your lifespan by adding years to your life.
Some people have expressed concern that running ultramarathon distances could cause stress to the heart. Research is showing that this is not a concern. Research has shown that those who run more than 40 miles per week are healthier than those who only run 13 miles each week.
Running can help you improve your brain at any age, and combat age-related cognitive decline.
Research shows that exercising is the best thing you can do to keep your mind and body healthy as you age.
Research on the cognitive-boosting effects of aerobic exercise, which in many studies was running, jogging or brisk walking, found that running improves focus and working memory for children. Young adults saw the same boost in working memory and task-switching abilities.
This type of activity has many cognitive benefits for older adults. It includes working memory, focus and task switching.
Running makes the brain more resilient to stress.
Numerous studies have demonstrated that aerobic exercise can help people cope with stress. Many of these studies are focused on runners. Peter Salmon, a researcher on exercise and stress who published a review in Clinical Psychology Review concluded that "training recruits a process that confers enduring resilience against stress."
Research suggests that aerobic exercise may increase neurotransmitters such as serotonin or norepinephrine and cause the brain to create new neurons.
Running is a great way of burning calories.
A 160-pound person, at a speed of 5 mph (about 12 minutes), will burn 606 calories per hour. A 200-pound person will consume 755 calories.
These people would burn 861 calories and 1,074 calories if they ran at 8 mph (a 7 mile).
Running and other aerobic exercises can significantly lower your risk of dying.
People who exercise for 30 minutes or more a week are significantly less likely to die of any cause. Research shows that an hour of exercise is better than a half-hour.
According to major research, people who follow these guidelines are much less likely to develop cancer.
Many people find that running is the best way to reap all of these benefits.
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