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Benefits of Running !

Posted by lilly_beth on Mar 1, 2008 8:20:18 PM

 

Running is one of the top activities for burning fat

 

Other Benefits of Running

 

 

 

 

  • reduces the risk of stroke and breast cancer

  • treatment option osteoporosis, diabetes, and hypertension

  • reduces the risk of heart attacks

  • lowers blood pressure and maintains the elasticity of arteries

  • helps fight the aging process

  • helps maintain and improve general health

  • reduces the risk of blood clots

  • encourages use of the 50% of your lungs that usually go unused

  • boosts the immune system

  • stress relief

  • attitude boost

  • builds confidence

  • runner's high

 

What is Runner's Euphoria? or Runner's High?

 

Psychologically, runners may experience euphoria, a feeling of being invincible, a reduced state of discomfort or pain, and even a loss in sense of time while running.

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