A Small Run Can Make a Big Difference
Although a lot more people have taken up running than ever before, there are still those that consider running as something to be avoided. If you have given some thought to embarking on this treacherous journey, stay with me.
Don’t let your good intentions be knocked if you are pressed for time or have never run before. A 10 minute run can have enormous health benefits, not to mention prolong your life. Sounds good? Read on.
Improved brain performance, better mood, more fulfilling sleep, decreased blood pressure and less chance of cardiovascular disease are among the winning effects that running has for you – even if it’s just 10 minutes.
Hitting the road also happens to address one of modern life’s greatest maladies: STRESS. If you’ve worked out before or even just worked up a sweat, you must have noticed a change in your disposition. Exercise busts stress – it’s not a myth. Studies have shown that moderate exercise helps you cope with anxiety and stress even after you’ve finished working out.
Once you start running 10 minutes a day, there’s no stopping you. You’ll immediately start feeling the difference, function more effectively, sleep better and generally be a more productive and happy person. Run regularly; create a habit. Your body will soon adapt to this new routine and you’ll feel it if you stop! Listen to your body, it is great communicator and will tell you what it needs. Keep it happy!
For those that advocate walking instead of running; walking is great, but if you want better results, running is the way to go. It is best for weight loss. According to a study, runners can better maintain their Body Mass Index and waist circumference, and running also regulates appetite hormones better. Walkers consume 50 more calories than they burned if they eat after their workout, and runners consume 200 calories fewer than they burned.
To top it all off, running regularly boosts “afterburn”, the amount of calories you burn after working out. It keeps working for you even after you stop! How is that for a reward for your effort?
There really are no downsides to running. Make the decision, lace up, hit the road and reap the benefits.
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