Running is an effective way to help increase your fitness
levels
Running
and jogging - health benefits:
Jogging or running is a popular form of physical activity.
Regular running builds strong bones, improves cardiovascular fitness and helps
to maintain a healthy weight. The difference between running and jogging is
intensity, but both are forms of aerobic exercise.
Benefits of Running:
Regular running
or jogging offers many health benefits. Running can:
- help to build strong bones, as it
is a weight bearing exercise
- strengthen muscles
- improve cardiovascular fitness
- burn plenty of kilojoules
- help maintain a healthy weight.
Running versus jogging
The difference between running and jogging is intensity. Running is faster,
uses more kilojoules and demands more effort from the heart, lungs and muscles
than jogging. Running requires a higher level of overall fitness than jogging.
Both running and jogging are forms of aerobic exercise. Aerobic means 'with
oxygen' – the term 'aerobic exercise' means any physical activity that produces
energy by combining oxygen with blood glucose or body fat.
Goal setting for running and jogging
Think about what you want to achieve from running or jogging. Issues to
consider may include:
- Getting fit – if you're a beginner, you
should start with brisk walking, progress to jogging and work up to
running. This should take a few months.
- General fitness – mix your running with other
forms of exercise (such as swimming or team sports) to maximise your
overall fitness.
- Weight loss – adjust your diet to include
plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, lean meats, wholegrain cereals and
low-fat dairy products. Cut back on dietary fats, takeaway foods, soft
drinks and sugar.
- Companionship – you could run with a friend or
join a local running club.
- Competition – running clubs may offer
competitive events. Most clubs have sessions designed for beginners
through to advanced runners. You can pit your running skills against
others in fun runs or marathons. Many community-based running events cater
for people of all ages and abilities. Join a local orienteering club to
combine running with the challenge of navigating through various
environments.
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