What are some benefits of jogging/running?

MrsFoster18

Just curious on what people have noticed about themselves after they started jogging/running.

PureAndHealthy

It's an awesome quick calorie-burner!

Gallen88

I have soo much energy when im done running and it regulates my sleeping habits. Its also an excellent way to get rid of belly fat

liscar

burns more calories than the other exercise and my legs are toning up

sjbringhurst

People have noticed that my skin looks healthier since I started running...???

BobbyDaniel

Calorie burn is great, more energy, healthier heart (lower resting heart rate), more endurance, feel accomplished.

foleydil

I always get fewer headaches and feel healthier in general after running for a couple weeks. Plus my energy levels go way up!

Goal_Seeker_1988

When I was running (I really want to get back into running:sad: ) It's been awhile.
But anyways, I had nice calves :bigsmile: and I actually had some definition in the top part of my stomach (got excess skin from losin weight sooo...)
Now, just weight trainin and cardio, don't have awsome calves or noticable definition in the top part of my stomach:brokenheart:

Echoshill

Buy great, not good, shoes.

Of my regular weekly routine, it is my favorite exercise of running/biking/swimming. However, it is also the one that will hurt you first if you are sloppy in your warm up, form and/or cool down.

Tandksmommy11

Not to be a thread killer, but I've always heard that jogging/running is terrible for your knees.

Is it really terrible for your knees or have I just been told that because I've had knee surgery 3 times and they don't want me pounding on it?

Larry7995

My knees hurt after I run for a few days, I am hoping if I take 20 lbs off that it will help.

foleydil

Here is an excellent article about the effect of running on your knees.

http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1948208,00.html

Basically, it says that running doesn't affect your chances of arthritis or joint problems in the future. It also argues that running can help maintain healthy cartilage around the joint, since cartilage does not have blood vessels, and requires joint movement to receive oxygen.

That said, it's important to start out slow and build up the muscles around your joints, otherwise you could be in for serious injury. Just ease into it, be sure to take a day or two off for your muscles to recover/grow, and you'll feel the positive effects soon!

KCmom

I notice more energy, definitely more muscle formation and definition in my legs, my weight loss accelerated when my weekly mileage went up, and my belly fat is finally decreasing! And the endorphins kick in after a run and I always feel great, even after my long runs!:happy:

Ally_Clare

1. Feel more energised
2. Stomach fat disappeared
3. Toned up a lot more
4. Improved fitness

And i agree with what Echoshill said about the shoes, you will have much less strain on your feet with the appropriate footwear so ask ur shoe store about the right shoe for you.

sixpackgoal

Running will boost your overall energy level over time. When I run before work, I know the rest of the day will be easy. Endurance will go up like crazy. Instead of flopping on the couch after work I had energy to bike ride with my boy.

kwardklinck

It burns a lot of calories. I did it for awhile. I've stopped now though because I was having knee and ankle pain. The low impact exercises I do now are just as effective and my joints don't hurt.