Health Benefits Associated With Running
- Running has been shown to be one of the best forms of exercise for managing weight
- Running tends to result in improved body shape and size
- Reduction in body fat and weight contribute enormously to prevention of heart disease, stroke and type 2 diabetes
- A recent report suggested that those taking up exercise over 50 years of age could gain an extra 2 years of life
- Running uses about 100 kcals per mile or 500 kcals per hour
- Running is a weight bearing activity that can assist with the strengthening of muscles and prevention of the reduction in bone density in some bones
- Success in running gives increased confidence and self esteem especially when successful in completing a first event or achieving a personal goal
- Running with a social group brings many new friends for life
- Running can reduce isolation and reduce stress, tension and anxiety
*UKA published list