I remember as a kid when jogging first came into vogue. It was the thing to do. And of course, the more popular it became, the more gadgets that people had to have for their jogging routine, including the outfits, the walkmans, you name it. Even advertising latched onto the jogging craze. Just about every commercial you saw had a jogger in it. Well, jogging isn’t the big craze that it once was, but the benefits of this great form of exercise are still there. That much hasn’t changed. In this article, we’re going to cover just some of the benefits of jogging. Hopefully, after reading this, you’ll be digging into your hope chest and getting out your old walkman once again.
There are actually so many benefits to jogging that it would be impossible to list them all. At the top of the list would have to be how great jogging is for losing weight. Now, let me say right off, if you are obese, jogging is something that you want to do slowly as it can be very taxing on an extremely overweight person. But there is no better way, over time, to lose those pounds than with a good two mile jog in the park. If you’re first starting out, try a mile or even a half mile. Start slow, but get started.
Another benefit to jogging is that is tones the muscles and bones. This is critical in preventing muscle and bone loss. You will find very few joggers who end up suffering from osteoporosis later on in life.
Then of course there are the cardiovascular benefits from jogging. A good jog really gets the heart pumping and the blood flowing. You won’t find too many people who jog dying from heart disease or stroke. The circulatory systems are usually in tip-top shape.
But the one benefit of jogging that most people are totally unaware of is the mental benefit. Studies have shown conclusively that people who jog simply have a better outlook on life and are generally a lot happier. A lot of it has to do with the great feeling you get from getting out there and running a couple of miles. It’s the sense of accomplishment that makes people feel good. I personally know that after I’m done with my morning jog (1 mile everyday) I feel like a new person. And when I can’t jog outside due to the weather, I hit the treadmill downstairs and really ramp it up.
There is no question that jogging works wonders for your body and mind. Of course, before starting a jogging routine, please check with your doctor to make sure that he agrees with it.
Not that I put all that much stock in doctors.
To YOUR Health,
Steve Wagner
By: S. Wagner
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