Running is a great sport that provides energy, raises fitness, burns calories, and increases strength and endurance. Running even improves sleep and creativity. When you get over those first hard weeks, you donโt want to give up running. I give you tips and advice and guide you to start your running activity
There are many benefits of running listed here, and it seems like every week a new study finds more reasons to exercise.
The benefits of exercise can be very motivational for beginners, so I would advise you to read through the list. It is important to remember that not only does exercising add years onto your life; It adds life into your years.
Benefits of Running
I have listed some benefits here:
- Boosts the immune system.
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Helps prevent diabetes. -
Helps prevent obesity. - Improves appearance.
- Improves digestion.
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Improves lung efficiency. -
Improves psychological well-being. - Improves
quality of life. - Improves
quality of sleep. -
Improves strength and endurance. - Increases HDL cholesterol and lowers LDL cholesterol.
- Increases life expectancy.
- Reduces
risk of cancers. - Reduces
risk of heart disease. - Reduces
risk of high blood pressure. - Slows aging.
- Strengthens bone, tendons
and ligaments.
Closure
Running is not a punishment, but something you do for yourself. Fatigue, headaches or stress donโt go away while lying on the couch, but the breezy jog in the fresh air while listening to your favorite music can give you time to breathe and recharge your batteries.
As you run, your everyday worries are forgotten and resetting your thoughts does not require a half marathon loop, but you will be impressed with even a brief effort.
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