Saturday 1 April 2017

Why is running good for you?


Running is a great activity to get you in shape.  It can put you in a great mood as well as work out almost every body part.

Benefits of running are :-

  • Relieves stress  by encouraging your body to release excess energy and hormones.  It can also reduce the chance of developing tension headaches.
  • Eliminate depression by stimulating your brain to secrete hormones which can naturally improve your mood.
  • Loose weight  since it is the most effective method to burn off extra calories and it is the second most powerful exercise  with respect to calories burned per minute.
  • Prevents disease and improve general health by promoting good cholesterol levels while increasing lung function.


While running is extremely effective the diagram below shows the proper form to adapt while doing this activity.




Even short runs can leave you feeling more energized, alert and focused.  Remember take baby steps.  Start by running 20 minutes three times a week.  If 20 minutes is too much you can take walking breaks in between.

It would be wonderful to hear about your progress please keep us updated.......feel free to post your comments, thought, suggestions.....

10 comments:

  1. Thank you Alicia for commenting,appreciate the positive feedback about the info being posted. I will try my best to post at least once weekly.

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  2. To be honest...when i use to run i never took into consideration that there was a right way..thanks for the tips

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    1. Didn't know this as well. Doing this blog really has helped me with my form for a lot of the exercises.

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  3. After reading this, you've motivated me to get back to running.. I used to run all the time and it did help me alot, even aside of just maintaining good health.. This post made me think of our good friend Jr.. Thanks for the post and wonderful information..

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    1. Yup start back running it really helps.....u brought back a memory here he is truly missed "sad face".

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  4. Running ...will get there eventually.Weight needs to go first.Will keep the proper positions in mind.

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  5. Running?Hmm!Will get there eventually.When some of this weight goes.Will keep the position in mind.

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    1. Bevs I see your weight rolling off keep it up....u are my source of support.

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  6. Hi Nicole,
    Keep going, so good to see you are focused on keeping your fitness routine. Running will certainly help.
    Thanks to you, I am walking and sometimes jogging.

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  7. That is exactly what I do. Run for a minute walk for a minute and keep alternating this for 30 minutes.

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