You’ve probably heard that running is good for you, but do you really know why? Ok, let’s not go to a marathon, but you can always start somewhere.
Sometimes it is easier to get motivated when we understand why we are doing something. Yes, it is definitely good for our health, but what exactly is going to improve running? This is the real question.
Why can this form of exercise be so beneficial? From improved cardiovascular health to mood boosting, there are many benefits to running.
ss: If you want to try running, it may be helpful to consult your doctor first.
Stimulates the mood
Many say that running relieves stress and makes them feel much better. Well, there is a cause. The feeling of relaxation you feel after a run, notes an Iatronet article, is caused by the production of endocannabinoids – cannabis-like substances produced in the body. The production of endocannabinoids can reduce stress and bring calm.
Research shows that increased endocannabinoids are strongly associated with changes in the intestinal microbiome and anti-inflammatory substances produced by germs. At least one third of the anti-inflammatory effect of the microbiome is due to the increase in endocannabinoids.
Improves overall health
Running is a form of exercise that keeps not only the mind healthy but also the body. Running coordinates almost every part of the body internally and externally. It helps keep our hearts healthy, regulates blood pressure and cholesterol, improves the regulation of insulin levels and ultimately manages our weight. Running also promotes healthy bone density. Important for women.
Ensures better sleep quality
Studies have shown that running can help improve sleep quality as well as help you fall asleep faster.
It can help in weight loss
For those who aim to lose weight, running is an activity that can contribute to it. As long as you do not try it occasionally but with some consistency.
Running can help you lose weight as a form of high-energy cardiovascular exercise. An average person can burn about 100 calories per 1.5 kilometers while running, and we know that 3500 calories equals one kilogram. If you can use running to burn an extra 500 calories a day, seven days a week, that’s 3500 calories. This is an extra pound a week that you could lose just by adding running to your routine.
It can improve heart health and reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease
As mentioned above, running can benefit our overall health but especially our heart. Running can help reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease by 40% to 45%. Helps improve blood pressure, regulate blood sugar and HDL cholesterol. All of these factors play a role in cardiovascular health as a whole.
It builds confidence
While you may not see any improvement during the first week of running, all of this stimulation will come with time and exercise like anything else. Running can be difficult, but it is measurable. It allows you to see what your body and mind are capable of.
To see results, you must have a plan. Set your goal. Maybe it’s just moving. Maybe you want to run your first marathon, whoever it is. Once you have set the goal, analyze your steps. Decide how many days a week you will run and how much time you will devote to it. Once your plan is created, all you have to do is get started.
It can improve your mental health
There is a strong correlation between physical and mental health. Running can boost mood, improve focus and memory, boost self-confidence, reduce stress and help relieve the symptoms of depression. All experts and all researches say that.
Start with a long walk and then calculate that with the right clothes and shoes you will try a few minutes of running. As long as you make a decision and as long as you know what it is that will make you, in the beginning that is easier, do not give up.
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