Running (cont.)
IN THIS ARTICLE
- History of Running
- Introduction to Running
- Benefits of Jogging and Running
- Which Muscles Do I Use for Running?
- Should I Wear Ankle and Wrist Weights to Build More Muscle and Burn More Calories When I Run?
- Running and Weight Loss
- Will Running Get Rid of Cellulite?
- Risks of Running
- Proper Running Form
- Running Shoes
- Clothing for Running
- How Much Running Should I Do?
- Should I Run in Road Races as a Beginner?
- Learning How to Train
- Interval Training and Running
- Famous Runners
- Web Links
- Synonyms and Keywords
- Author and Editor
Benefits of Jogging and Running
Jogging and running are aerobic exercises (activities that elevate your heart rate for sustained periods of time), and so that means they have lots of health benefits. Research proves that aerobic exercise can:
- decrease your risk of heart disease,
- decrease your risk of type 2 diabetes,
- help control blood pressure,
- strengthen your bones,
- strengthen your muscles,
- increase your stamina,
- improve your mood,
- decrease symptoms of depression,
- decrease your risk of certain cancers (breast and colon), and
- reduce the risk of dementia.
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