Why Is Running a Great Workout

Running is one of the most effective and beneficial forms of exercise. It’s great for health, weight management, vitality and much more. Here are just some of benefits you will gain...

1. Weight Loss

Fat reserves stored in the body are burned to provide energy for your muscles when you run. For that reason it is important to run consistently a few times a week to get rid of stubborn flab for an attractive toned body.

The side benefits of weight loss is the curtailing of common obesity related illnesses, such as, heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, joint pain, incontinence, and certain cancers.

2. Improved Heart Health

Running increases the heart rate that strengthens the heart muscles to pump blood around the body more efficiently. This greatly lowers the risk of a heart attack.

3. Muscle Toning

Running facilitates the burning of fat around the body. It also provides a lot of toning for the leg muscles, and overall, most runners who engage in this exercise usually have firm and toned bodies.

4. Lowers the Risk of Disease and Various Medical Conditions

Running makes people feel more energized; furthermore it promotes the production of good cholesterol and eliminates the bad cholesterol that causes illnesses.

A depressed person may overcome depression when they run a few times a week.

5. Increased Lung Capacity

More lung capacity ensures you receive more oxygen when working out for more endurance. In addition you are able to enjoy a better quality of sleep to promote healing and repair of the body at the end of a demanding day.

6. Strong Bones

Running strengthens the bones for better support, furthermore it reduces the risk of broken bones after a fall, and reduces the risk of Osteoporosis in women. Strong bones also ensure a better posture.

7. Increased Flexibility

All the muscles in the body work together while running; therefore the body becomes more flexible with continued running.

8. Increased Blood Circulation

Increased blood circulation occurs when the heart rate rises when one is running. As a result waste in the body is eliminated faster, preventing it from accumulating and possibly causing sickness.

Also, increased oxygen in the body results in better looking skin.

It is advisable to drink plenty of water before, during and after the run to ensure you hydrate the body as fluid is lost through sweating.

9. Increased Physical Strength

One acquires more physical strength when the body builds muscles after eliminating flab.

It is crucial to skip a day, or have an easy workout, in your running program to allow your muscles to relax after being stressed during your workout. You should keep a daily running log to keep tack of your different workouts.

Mike is a fitness enthusiast, runner and cyclist for over twenty years. He is co-author of the Kindle eBook book ‘Marathon Training Tips’. Mike writes regularly for fitness websites and also manages personallogs.com