The top 9 health benefits of running
6 dicembre 2019
At ASICS, our founding philosophy is ‘sound mind, sound body’. We believe that the benefits of running are self-evident to anyone who’s been doing this type of exercise for a while. But, if you’re wondering if running is good for you or are unsure why running is good for you, we’ve compiled some scientifically-backed reasons which demonstrate running’s benefits.
We’ve broken these running benefits down into the physical benefits (‘sound body’) as well as the mental benefits of jogging (‘sound mind’).
What are the physical health benefits of running?
So, why is running good for you? Here are some of the key physical health benefits of running:
1. Running can help to burn calories
Running is a fantastic way to burn calories. If you want to torch fat or simply control your weight, adding running to your workout routine can work wonders for your goals. The time you need to devote to running will depend on your calorie-burning objectives and your current weight.
If you prefer to burn calories faster, you can introduce more high-intensity running into your training. High-intensity interval training (HIIT), for example, has become very popular over the last few years with people looking to burn fat in a short space of time.
2. Running can help to reduce stomach fat
3. Running can help to regulate hunger
It is often said that losing weight is about 30% exercise and 70% diet. The good news is that running can help reduce your feelings of hunger according to studies. That means you will want to eat less – contributing to a virtuous circle where you don’t eat so much and therefore lose more weight.
4. Running can help to increase your lifespan
5. Running can help maintain a healthy heart
What are the mental health benefits of running?
Besides thinking about what does running for your body, it’s also helpful to know what it does for your mind. Here are some key mental health benefits of doing regular running exercises:
6. Running can help improve your sleep
Running is a great way of improving your sleep, and the good news is you don’t even have to do much of it. Even just a few short sessions per week can work wonders for your sleep patterns, helping you get a better quality of sleep and leading to better functioning during the day. According to theSleep Foundation, studies show exercise improves sleep quality, tackles insomnia and helps realign the body clock.
7. Running can help improve your mood & mental health
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