5 Reasons Why Running is Good for You

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How could this possibly be good for me, this is the first thought that runs through many people’s mind when they start to run because of the strain it has on your body. There are certainly more efficient exercises, but there are also a lot of good reasons that you should run. This article will out 5 reasons why you should run as much as possible.

1. For Your Heart- Running is a cardio exercise, that means that it increases the rate at which your heart is required to pump blood to the rest of your body. This is actually very healthy for your body because it lowers the amount of work required by your heart while you’re not exercising.

2. For Your Appearance- Cardio exercise is a great way to lose weight because it causes you to work yourself and sweat. If you’re running against a rough terrain like a hill or an inclined curve you will reap even more results. In addition to losing weight running can help to define the muscles in your legs.

3. For Your Mind- Running is great for you psychologically, especially if you set a goal and reach it. If you create a goal to lose 10 pounds by running and you stick with and do lose those 10 pounds, you will feel like you’re on top of the world.

4. For Your Endurance- Like all cardio exercises, running is great for your long term endurance. The more you practice and run the longer you will be able to run in the future. This may not be important for those wishing to lose weight, but it’s very important for sports players and people who just want to feel in shape.

5. For Fun- Perhaps the most important reason to run of all is for fun. Why would you be doing an exercise if you didn’t enjoy it? If you’re not enjoying your daily run there are many ways you can make it more enjoyable. Try listening to music or changing your path so that you can take in different scenery every time you go for a run.

Running seems like it’s just a hassle for very little reward at first glance, but it can be so much more if you give it a chance. The most important thing to do is trying before you judge something, so what are you waiting for? Go outside right now and see if running is good for you!

Photo Credits: Scott Ableman

Originally posted 2009-10-02 03:27:33.

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