Something non-medical for a change. I actually practice these tips.
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Why People Should Run
Here is an article I wrote some time ago to promote running (my next passion after haemorrhoids) :
Running is one of the best exercises for all ages.
Benefits in physical health
It is associated with high fitness benefits. It is a very effective way to boost metabolism and to help control weight. It helps to improve cardiovascular and respiratory function. It helps to trim waist-lines and tone muscles. It keeps arteries open and helps to lower blood pressure and blood lipids.
Benefits in mental well-being
Running is proved to help reduce stress, by way of release of endorphins (a neurotransmitter that brings about feeling of relaxation. It also brings about a sensation of achievement as one is bound to improve in speed and endurance after consistent training. The improvement tends to occur for number of years and breakthroughs are often achievable, probably more achievable than in swimming or golf.
Running is easy to learn.
We are know how to run, even though we are born with different abilities. Many different running forms and training methods turn out all effective, probably not as important as consistency.
Running can be a social activity.
In long slow runs, runners can easily converse while they run. The social component of this sport is important to many runners who might find running in solitude boring.
Running is cheap.
You don't need a pair of $500 running shoes for you to fun. An Australian runner was doing his ultra-marathon in gum boots. Famous athlete Zola Butt was running bare feet and causing sports shoe manufacturers considerable embarrassment.
Running is fun.
You can run fast, slow, medium speed, up-hill, down-hill, on grass, on cement or even in water. You can race in 60m races or inter-state ultra-long distances. You can run in races with band music in the background or simply listen to your own MP3 during your practices. You can even dress in a shark costume to protest against shark killing for fins. And the list goes on.
I can think of so many reasons why people run. On the other hand, I can see why people don't run. It may be difficult to get started. Try this today: put on your trainers and go for a walk on the side-walk. Walk from one lamp-pole to the next. Then jog from that run to the next. See how easy that is? Do that a couple of days and you'll see that running is in fact so easy. After all, that's what lamp-posts are made for, not only for convenience of dogs.
Running is one of the best exercises for all ages.
Benefits in physical health
It is associated with high fitness benefits. It is a very effective way to boost metabolism and to help control weight. It helps to improve cardiovascular and respiratory function. It helps to trim waist-lines and tone muscles. It keeps arteries open and helps to lower blood pressure and blood lipids.
Benefits in mental well-being
Running is proved to help reduce stress, by way of release of endorphins (a neurotransmitter that brings about feeling of relaxation. It also brings about a sensation of achievement as one is bound to improve in speed and endurance after consistent training. The improvement tends to occur for number of years and breakthroughs are often achievable, probably more achievable than in swimming or golf.
Running is easy to learn.
We are know how to run, even though we are born with different abilities. Many different running forms and training methods turn out all effective, probably not as important as consistency.
Running can be a social activity.
In long slow runs, runners can easily converse while they run. The social component of this sport is important to many runners who might find running in solitude boring.
Running is cheap.
You don't need a pair of $500 running shoes for you to fun. An Australian runner was doing his ultra-marathon in gum boots. Famous athlete Zola Butt was running bare feet and causing sports shoe manufacturers considerable embarrassment.
Running is fun.
You can run fast, slow, medium speed, up-hill, down-hill, on grass, on cement or even in water. You can race in 60m races or inter-state ultra-long distances. You can run in races with band music in the background or simply listen to your own MP3 during your practices. You can even dress in a shark costume to protest against shark killing for fins. And the list goes on.
I can think of so many reasons why people run. On the other hand, I can see why people don't run. It may be difficult to get started. Try this today: put on your trainers and go for a walk on the side-walk. Walk from one lamp-pole to the next. Then jog from that run to the next. See how easy that is? Do that a couple of days and you'll see that running is in fact so easy. After all, that's what lamp-posts are made for, not only for convenience of dogs.
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