Benefits of Running

Running is a popular form of exercise that people participate in dearly. It is a very low or no cost involved exercise. You can do it anywhere without any hesitations. Running is a known and pursued form of exercise. Let us take a look at why it is so popular and what are the benefits of running:

Health benefits of running:

Running improves cardio-vascular system
Running improves muscle strength
Running helps reduce weight
Running improves stamina

The lesser known benefits of running everyday-

Running improves your sleep
Running strengthens your knees and back
Running helps strengthen bones as it is a weight bearing exercise
Running modest exercise can improve immunity
Running improves cognitive function
Running reduces cognitive decline and Alzheimer’s
Running reduces risk of cancer
Running improves mental health and reduces depression
Running lowers risk of diabetes.
Running improves metabolism
Running lowers blood pressure
Running builds confidence and self esteem

These are the most popular and important benefits of running. Running can give you a longer life, better sleep, improved immunity and mood.

Everyone should run everyday or at least 4 times in a week for improved life.

Things to be kept in mind: -

Check with doctor if some of your health issues pose a hazard in running or can be ignited due to running
Wear proper shoes while running in order to reduce pressure on knees and ankle
Make sure you are running in an oxygen rich environment, contrary to roads with lot of pollution
If you are running during the day, take care of harmful UV radiation and apply sunscreen, SPF 30+

LET US KNOW IN THE COMMENTS WHY DO YOU LOVE RUNNING!

ENJOY RUNNING!