1. Running and jogging have been proven over and over again to be very beneficial to your health and well being. It is an aerobic form of exercise which strengthens the heart, lungs and other parts of the body. It lessens the likelihood of a heart attack or cardiovascular problems.
Running makes for efficient flow of blood from a strong heart which pumps blood and oxygen throughout the whole body. If your blood pressure is higher than desirable, this will help to reduce it to normal. This lessens the probability of a stroke or heart attack. Exercise such as running or jogging in combination with maintenance of a healthy weight is an excellent way to reduce blood pressure naturally. Running has also been shown to improve your immune system which wards off germs and viruses. It also helps to increase bone density and to keep osteoporosis in check. Cholesterol levels are lowered by this aerobic exercise.
2. Losing weight is much easier when you combine a healthy diet with exercise. The runner burns up calories which helps to maintain a healthy weight profile. One caveat–don’t overeat just because you exercise. You must use up more calories than you ingest from your food if you want to lose weight. Good aerobic exercise is a big help in burning calories but if you eat too much you will simply cancel out all the good work you have accomplished.
3. Aerobic exercise improves your energy. People who run or jog in the morning feel more energised throughout their day. When you are feeling sluggish or tired a brisk jog will quickly boost your energy and make you feel good. A good diet combined with aerobic exercise will raise your energy level correspondingly.
4. Aerobic exercise is great for relief of stress. Anytime you feel stressed out a good run will quickly return you to feeling much better and calmer. People who exercise regularly have been shown to be much happier than those who do not exercise.
5. Runners have a great opportunity to socialise. By running with a group or even with just a friend or two you are motivated to continue by mutual encouragement and by setting goals, which you can help each other to meet. You can also socialise online with others in a forum which is related to your running and jogging.
6. You may decide to enter in a local charity run. A 5k race or even a marathon to support a charitable cause. This is great motivation to get yourself well prepared by exercising regularly in the lead up to the event. The event itself will get you connected with hundreds of others who are similarly motivated and can lead to further organised runs.
7. Running or jogging will make you feel very good and greatly boost your self image and self esteem. To feel really healthy and alive is a marvelous confidence booster. People start jogging and running for many different reasons. Maybe you want to lose weight, be healthier or you have become involved in a charity run. No matter what your reason is you will gain much from your activity and will feel better physically as well as mentally.
