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!
No comments:
Post a Comment