Run·ning /rŭn′ĭng/
Definition. Running is a fast paced movement that is characterized by a brief aerial phase during which both feet are simultaneously in the air.
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- Improved mental and cognitive health. Regular exercise helps to curb age-related mental decline and improves cognitive function. It also boosts mood, concentration, and overall quality of life. Running may also increase the size of your hippocampus, the part of the brain responsible for memory and learning.
- Boosts heart health. Running is one of the best cardio exercises you can do. It significantly lowers your risk of cardiovascular disease and reduces your resting heart rate. Running is also associated with a lower risk of heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and high cholesterol.
- Reduces risk of cancer. Regular exercise like running is associated with a lower risk of developing certain cancers, including colon, breast, and lung cancer.
- Improved sleep. Quality sleep is essential for your health, and cardiovascular exercise like running can help improve it.
- Increased joint strength. Regular running can increase joint strength and stability, and reduce the risk of arthritis.
- Weight management. Running can help maintain a healthy weight and is a great calorie burner.
Beginner
If you’re just starting out, remember to pace yourself. Being motivated is great – and you’ll want to stay that way. So challenge yourself, but don’t push too hard. Workouts shouldn’t be painful or agonizing.
To find out how hard you’re exercising you can use your heart rate. This calculator will determine your heart rate zones based on your age and gender, and give you a easy to understand result.
Workouts
Running workouts for every need.
Running Outside
Take your run outdoors.
Running Gear
From cap to shoe and everything in-between.
Switch it Up
There are different types of running workouts. Switching up your workouts keeps things fresh and interesting. It can also help prevent overtraining. But more than that, each type of workout has a specific purpose and boasts different benefits.
Weight Loss
Diet is the key to weight loss, but regular running workouts are an incredible addition. Running burns a lot of calories, may help suppress appetite, and burn harmful belly fat.
Find out many calories you’re burning. This calculator will determine how many calories you burn running based on your weight and pace.
Prep is Everything
What to do before and after your workouts.
Running Inside
Take your run indoors.
Body Type
Knowing your body type can help you find exercises you might enjoy more or help you tailor your workouts to your specific needs.
Run This Way
Everything else running.
