I love running. I have been running, at the time of writing this, for 37 years. It’s my main daily fix. I am a nicer person if I have had a run, which is why I generally run 7 days a week. The good news, according to a recent study is that this will have had a positive effect on the state of my muscles and tendons.
So, these are some of the known benefits of running:
- It burns calories, lots of them. More, in fact, than any other form of mainstream exercise. That means that you can eat more, and this is good news if you like to eat.
- It reduces the risk of chronic heart disease. I have been told dozens of times by well-meaning people that they heard of a runner/cyclist/swimmer who died of a heart attack. So, yes, be responsible. Get your yearly medical done, go for an ECG and get some professional medical advice. At the same time, as I put on my stoic cap, realize that we are all going to die. So, you might as well live your life to the max before the inevitable.
- You will have stronger lungs.
- You will reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes. (Diet will obviously play a big role in this too).
- Running is good for your bones. The impact, that you won’t get from cycling or swimming, will keep your bones way stronger than those of a non-runner.
- Note: When it comes to running we know that women have unique postnatal needs, such as experiencing Diastasis Recti symptoms, lower back pain or other related symptoms.It is important to get specialists postnatal advice before starting your postpartum run regime
