Friday, February 26, 2016

The Benefits of Running

Thinking about signing up for our 5K training class? Why don't you check out these benefits of running to help make your decision!


  • Improves health
    • Running can help raise good cholesterol, increase lung function and use, and boost your immune system
  • Prevents disease
    • Can decrease your risk of breast cancer and stroke and is recommended for those in the beginning stages of diabetes and high blood pressure
  • Weight loss
    • Running helps to burn off extra calories.
  • Boosts confidence
    • Setting and achieving goals can give you a greater sense of empowerment.
  • Relieve stress
    • Running forces your body to exert excess energy and hormones that contribute to stress.
  • Eliminate depression
    • Running causes the brain to secrete hormones that help improve mood.
  • Increases bone density
    • Running stresses the bones, then minerals are sent to the bones which makes them stronger.
  • Increases joint strength and stability
Even though you may not know it, running is a great thing for the body, mind and spirit! It can help you feel more energized, focused and better able to enjoy your life!

If you want to give it a try, ask us about our 5K Training programming beginning in April to train for the Bel Air Town run on June 5, 2016!

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