How Does Running Affect our body?
When you become a runner or just frequently running, little did you know it changes your life?
It doesn’t matter whether you’re; running slow or fast, running on a treadmill or in the field, running in the morning or in the night, all of those running are improve you in every aspect. Here are 5 things that running could benefit you.
Adds years to your life.
A 2018 meta-analysis of research on running and longevity found that runners have about a 25 to 30 percent lower rate of all-cause mortality on follow-up than non-runners. It concluded:
“Any amount of running, even once a week, is better than no running.”
Well, Who doesn’t want to extend their lifespan anyway?
Helps you sleep better.
An article in the American Journal of Lifestyle Exercise notes that the exercise-sleep connection goes both ways. The more you exercise, the more you need quality sleep. Also, the worse your sleep habits, the less likely you are to exercise regularly. As we all know, good sleep is the key to help you enjoy your life to the fullest.
(Definitely) helps you lose weight.
Because it involves continuously moving your entire body weight, running burns more calories than most other activities. You don’t have to run fast to achieve max burn, you get as much from running slow (but it takes twice as long). If you want to know, running burns roughly 100 calories per 1,5 kilometers, which is great to help you lose weight!
Improves mental health and builds your confidence
A 2016 meta-analysis of exercise and depression reached these conclusions:
- Running is “an effective treatment” for depression.
- Running is as effective as psychotherapy and prescription meds.
- Running “may serve as an alternative” for costly and often-hard-to-find/schedule medical treatments.
It will help you fight depression because naturally, you’ll feeling better when you’re running, guys!
Disclaimer: As positive as this evidence appears, it does not mean you should rely solely on running and other fitness exercises when battling depression. Depression is a serious, widespread disease, and should be confronted with a full array of medical approaches.
Improves your immunity
Exercise scientists and 58-time marathoner David Nieman have uncovered the links between exercise and immunity. He reports evidence that running can improve the body’s surveillance against disease, lower inflammation, enhance gut microbiota composition, reduce the risk of upper respiratory infections and influenza, and improve antibody response.
During this pandemic, everyone’s trying to keep their health at its best. Running is one of the activities that will help you maintain a healthy strong body, a fresh mind, and a calmer soul, so the virus won’t be able to get inside your body.
