Running and jogging – health benefits

Jogging or running is a popular form of physical activity. About one in five Australians try running (or jogging) at some stage in their life. Running is an appealing exercise because it doesn’t cost a lot to take part and you can run at any time that suits you. Some runners choose to participate in fun runs, athletics races or marathons. If you are interested in competing with other runners, contact your local running club. Health benefits of running and jogging Regular running or jogging offers many health benefits. Running…

How to Start Jogging

The benefits of regular exercise are by now well known and well documented, and running for 30-40 minutes three times a week can be a fantastic way to build stamina and muscle while losing fat.[1] That all sounds great, but how do you get started if you’re new to running? Read on to find out. Part1 Preparing to Start 1 Determine what you’ll need from your running shoes. Running requires very little equipment, but the one requirement it does have–good, supportive shoes–is crucial. Running exerts three- to five-times your body’s weight of…