What are the benefits of long-term running?

Many people like running and they think it is a very healthy lifestyle. They even think that running can cure some diseases, but in fact, this is a bit of an exaggeration of the benefits of running. Long-term running is very good for everyone's health. But many people are unaware of the benefits these have on the body. Let’s take a look at the benefits of long-term running.

Methods/Steps

1. Eyes: People who insist on long-distance running spend about an hour every day looking straight into the distance, which is a good relaxation for the eyes. If you have school-age children at home, if you can let them insist on running every day, the chance of myopia will definitely be reduced.

2. Neck, shoulders, and spine: People who often sit in front of computers will more or less have some problems with the cervical spine and shoulders. The correct running posture requires the back to be straight and relaxed. Long-term persistence will greatly improve the discomfort of the cervical spine and shoulders.

3. Heart: Persisting in running will give you a strong heart and cardiovascular system. While increasing the maximum oxygen uptake, the amount of oxygen delivered to various organs of the body is greatly increased, and the working quality of various organs is naturally greatly improved. In addition, middle- and long-distance running will accelerate blood circulation, allowing the coronary arteries to have enough blood to supply the myocardium, thereby preventing various heart diseases. Through the exercise of the lower limbs, venous blood is encouraged to flow back to the heart and intravenous thrombosis is prevented.

4. Blood: With a strong cardiovascular system, runners have better blood quality than ordinary people. The adaptive changes in the body to long-term middle and long-distance running can improve metabolism and reduce blood lipid and cholesterol levels.

5. Lungs and respiratory system: Long-term middle- and long-distance running exercises can strengthen lung function and increase vital capacity. Regular long-distance running can develop the lung respiratory muscles, increase the amount of ventilation each time, and enhance lung function.

6. Liver: Running can improve and eliminate fatty liver.

7. Abdomen: Long-term running can effectively remove abdominal fat and give you a toned and flat belly.

8. Waist and hips: The changes in body shape caused by running are first reflected in these two parts. Many people have had this experience. After running for a period of time, the weight has not decreased significantly, but the body shape has improved significantly, especially the waistline has become more beautiful.

9. Knees: Running can improve blood circulation throughout the body, especially the knees. Although some people may feel pain in their knees when they first start running, with gradual accumulation and strength training, the knees will become stronger and stronger.

10. Leg muscles: The muscle tissue of people who run regularly will also change. After a period of exercise, you will find that the leg muscles will become very strong and toned.

Precautions

It is worth noting that although running has various benefits, you should do some warm-up exercises before you start running, such as doing some appropriate stretching exercises to fully mobilize all the joints of the body. It is best to sweat a little, especially in the cold winter. You should pay more attention to warm-up exercises. In this way, muscle strain caused by muscle stiffness can be effectively prevented.

We have already learned about the benefits of long-term running, and I hope these contents can help us all. In addition to these, it is necessary for us to do some warm-up exercises before running. Only after doing warm-up exercises can we ensure that we will not be injured during running. Finally, I hope we all stay healthy and safe!