Honestly speaking, running is one of the best exercises you can do for your body. Whether you have a white collar job or are a college athlete, going for a run will not only keep you physically fit and improve your performance, but it will also make you more productive at work as well.
In this article, we’ll take a look at the benefits of going for runs and why everybody should run.
However, it’s important to note that if you have any pre-existing medical conditions, do consult your medical professional before you decide to hop into your sneakers and chase that runner’s high!
Strengthens Your Core
Your core is important because it stabilizes your body as you move. These are the muscles of the mid-part of the body. They encompass the area of your abs, sides, and mid-lower back.
Having a strong core also means that you’re in a stronger position to carry heavier objects around and minimize the risk of injury.
Running is a great way to train your core. This is because you’re constantly engaging your muscles to keep an upright posture while generating force. However, if you’ve had a history of back pain, look for running shoes that ease back pain.
Boosts Your Mood
We’ve all been in stressful situations where our partners are upset with us, we’re overloaded with work, and crazy deadlines. We need to be smart in managing stress.
Leave the chocolates on the fridge, and tie your laces instead. Running for long periods (one to two hours) triggers the release of feel-good chemicals called endorphins. This is called the runner’s high and feels exactly as it sounds. Your stress is greatly reduced, you don’t feel much pain, and you’re in an overall happy state.
Even if you can’t spare one to two hours for a run, the thought of accomplishing a healthy activity and beating your previous time is already a self-esteem booster that will improve your outlook on life!
Improves Heart Health
Running, or any kind of cardiovascular exercise will ultimately increase your heart’s capacity to supply blood to your body efficiently. Your heart, too, is a muscle. The more you work it, the stronger it gets.
In the long term, your heart won’t need to work as hard to pump the same volume of blood. This lowers your blood pressure.
Studies have found that by running just for 5-10 minutes a day, one can reduce the risks of suffering from cardiovascular diseases and heart attacks.
Running Burns Calories
If you’re trying to lose weight, incorporate running into your workout routine if you haven’t already. The heavier you are, the more calories you burn in a running session when compared against someone that’s lighter. This is because your body needs to work harder to move more weight, and you should be using this to your advantage!
A 130lb person running a 10 min mile for 10 mins will burn approximately 103 calories, while a 180lb person will burn off 145 calories for the same pace and duration.
*collaborative post
