[LifeStyle] 5 health benefits of running

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Running is much more than just a hobby or a training style. For many it is a lifestyle. And it is that running is an integral activity that not only conditions the physical, but also the mind.

Running requires discipline, concentration, commitment. And what often happens (especially among those who have never trained) is that the practice becomes so satisfying that it promotes changes in routine, diet, habits, and even life goals.

If you still have doubts about the changes that running can bring to your life, here are a few:

 

1.Prevents or improves health conditions
Running helps prevent coronary diseases, helps lower bad cholesterol (LDL), contributes to the regulation of insulin, blood pressure, among others.

 

2.Improves the respiratory and cardiovascular system
The practice of running strengthens the muscles involved in breathing and this generates greater and better oxygenation of the blood.

In addition, running helps the heart pump blood with greater capacity and less effort.

While this benefits all runners, it has a particularly positive impact on smokers or ex-smokers, as it helps them recover and improve their ability to breathe properly.

 

3. Helps obtain vitamin D
The moderate exposure to natural light obtained by running stimulates the production of vitamin D. This vitamin is responsible for the absorption of calcium, an essential element to maintain bone health and avoid the risk of osteoporosis.

It is important to remember that just as sun exposure has benefits, it is important to apply sunscreen to prevent photoaging of the skin.

 

4. Helps regulate weight
Running helps speed up basal metabolism, which refers to the minimum amount of energy required by the body to maintain its vital functions. When the basal metabolism is accelerated, energy expenditure is greater and the amount of calories burned increases even while at rest.

For this reason running is an activity used for those who want to reduce or control their weight. And this will work more efficiently if it is combined with a good diet.

 

5. Stimulates the production of endorphins and serotonin
Endorphins and serotonin are neurotransmitters that, among other functions, are responsible for mood states. Running stimulates the production of both, which explains why many runners experience a sense of well-being (and even happiness) when they finish running, even despite physical exhaustion.

This is one of the reasons why new runners get hooked on the discipline, as it is a natural way to improve spirits.

 

These and other benefits make running an integral activity that stimulates the physical and mental well-being of both experienced runners and those just starting out. Also, if the training is constant, its results can be seen in the short term.

 

https://www.caf.com/es/actualidad/noticias/2023/03/5-beneficios-del-running-para-la-salud/