Do You Know Why Running Is Good For Your Health?

Running is Good for your health.

Running is a popular physical activity with a consistent growth, despite some public concerns about the possible harmful effects of running. As per the various studies, it is now well established that physical activity like running has substantial health benefits. 

The World Health Organization has recently released evidence based Physical Activity Guidelines and recommending at least 150 minutes of moderate intensity or 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity aerobic activity per week, or an equivalent combination of both.

Your inactive body may attract various diseases like:

• High blood pressure, 
• High blood cholesterol, 
• Stroke, 
• Type 2 diabetes, 
• Heart disease, 
• Cancer,

To avoid the diseases you should do regular physical activities. Running is the best option you should do regularly. Running improves your stamina and strengthen your heart. Regular physical activity can produce long term health benefits to your body.

• Prevent chronic diseases such as heart disease, cancer, and stroke,
• Control weight and avoid obesity, 
• Make your muscles stronger, 
• Reduce excess fat, 
• Promote strong bone, muscle, and joint development,
• Improves heart and lungs condition,
• Build overall strength and endurance to your body, 
• Improve your sleep, 
• Decrease potential of becoming depressed,
• Increase your energy and self esteem, 
• Relieve stress, 
• Increase your chances of living longer,

"The Physical Activity Guidelines for Americans" issues some guidelines (for adults 18 to 64 years) for physical activity to remember which are:-

• All adults should avoid inactivity. Some physical activity is better than none, and adults who participate in any amount of physical activity gain some health benefits.

• For substantial health benefits, adults should do at least 150 minutes (2 hours and 30 minutes) a week of moderate-intensity, or 75 minutes (1 hour and 15 minutes) a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity aerobic activity. Aerobic activity should be performed in episodes of at least 10 minutes, and preferably, it should be spread throughout the week.

• For additional and more extensive health benefits, adults should increase their aerobic physical activity to 300 minutes (5 hours) a week of moderate-intensity, or 150 minutes a week of vigorous-intensity aerobic physical activity, or an equivalent combination of moderate- and vigorous-intensity activity. Additional health benefits are gained by engaging in physical activity beyond this amount.

• Adults should also include muscle-strengthening activities that involve all major muscle groups on 2 or more days a week.

Running considered to be a vigorous exercise but running may not be suitable for all people, and those who wish to start, but have specific health concerns (for example, high blood pressure or obesity), should take advice from their doctor. Those who are unable to perform vigorous activity like running, can consider low-impact activity as an alternative.

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