Running and Jogging
Get Fit Today UK
At Get Fit Today UK we see running in a very similar light to walking, the fact being they are both free and great ways of keeping fit. We will look in this section at different styles and some running programmes to help you stay fit.
There are a number of different benefits which an individual can gain from running on a regular basis. There are some runners who run simply for the joy of running but there are others who run because they realize there are a great deal of benefits which can be gained from rigorous exercise such as running. Some of these benefits may include weight loss, improved cardiovascular health, improved bone health, improved mood and better coordination. This article will briefly describe how running can result in each of these benefits.
A way that you can look at this for example is is you are trying to lose a few pounds or kilos running has long be heralded as a great way to do this to achieve your ideal body weight. Running is an excellent form of exercise for losing weight because it requires a great deal of energy. basically this means the more you run the more calories that you burn off, and there is evidence that when running you burn significantly more calories than walking the same distance, due the the rigorous nature.
The simplest formula for weight loss includes burning off more calories than the individual consumes. When this type of calorie deficit is created, the body begins to shed excess weight in the form of fat. In order to lose one pound of body weight, the body must create a calorie deficit of 3500 calories. This is equal to burning 500 calories per day. Most runners can easily burn off this many calories in less than one hour of exercise. The number of calories burned while running depends on a number of factors including the individual’s weight, the intensity of the workout and the efficiency of the runner.
Running is also beneficial for slowing down the aging process. Those who run regularly are less likely to experience bone and muscle loss as they age at the same pace as those who do not run regularly or at all. The bones grow and become stronger by responding to physical demands. Those who lead a rather sedentary lifestyle do not put this type of demand on their bones and as a result the bones may become weaker. When this happens the individual is more likely to be susceptible to osteoporosis as they age. Conversely, those who run on a regular basis are continually taxing their muscles and their bones so the bones are stimulated to remain stronger and do not as easily weaken with age.
A good plan of running and jogging will not only contribute towards weight loss but also improve you cardiovascular health. Running and jogging can help with lowering your blood pressure and help your arteries to stay healthy. While running, the arteries expand and contract approximately three times as much as they do when you are sedentary. This means you are not only working out to improve your physical appearance but also the overall function of your body. In doing this the risk of heart attack and stroke becomes diminished.
Running and jogging is well documented to improve your mood which is great healthy body health mind. Most significantly runners typically report being happier and feeling less stressed than their counterparts who do not run or exercise regularly. Running actually has the ability to alter an individuals moods because hormones called endorphins are released while running. These hormones create a sense of well being often referred to as a runner’s high and can result in an improvement in the runner’s mood. Running has also been reported to alleviate stress in most runners. There are a number of factors which may contribute to running lowering stress levels. One of the most obvious reasons is the act of running allows the individual to focus on the task at hand instead of being worried or stressed about work, family or other stressors in his daily life. Additionally, running can be very challenging on the body which can result in the individual feeling a sense of accomplishment by completing the run which shifts the focus of his attention from negative stressors to a sense of pride and accomplishment.
Improved coordination is another worthwhile benefit which may be gained from running. For example trial runners who run on uneven surfaces quickly learn to negotiate the terrain, even running on a flat surface can improve your posture as you body to stay balanced is in a natural position.
Don't forget your personnal safty when running or joggong always let someone know were you are going and what time you will be back and take your mobile phone with you.