Can running build muscle?

For men, they all hope to have a fit body and show their strong muscles to others. Therefore, if you want to achieve this effect, exercise is of course indispensable, because exercise can make people grow muscles. So, have you ever known that running can build muscles? Let’s take a look at whether running has such magical effects.

Can. However, you need to know first that the most basic structure of muscles is that they are made up of red muscle fibers and white muscle fibers. Red muscle fibers are mainly powered by aerobic energy and are also called thin filaments. If these muscle fibers are well developed, endurance in long-distance running and other activities will be very good, but the body will appear thinner. White muscle fibers are also called thick filaments. They mainly rely on anaerobic energy supply. If the thick filaments are well-developed, the explosive power will be great, like in the 100-meter shot put, and the body will appear stronger.

Moreover, it is generally necessary to run before strength training. If you don’t run, you can use skipping rope instead. It is best to run after 8 o'clock in the morning, which can exercise the energy supply of the heart and lungs, thicken the myocardium, and provide sufficient energy for the body.

Running can naturally exercise muscles, because running is also a sport. So if you want to make your body more solid and strong, and be able to confidently show your strong muscles to your friends, then you must remind yourself to exercise diligently and run more. These habits are more beneficial to our health.