Physical Benefits of Running

For some people the idea of starting a 5K training plan for a 5K run usually starts with thinking about what running can do for your figure.

Other people start running because they want to lose some weight or just want to get back into shape.

The reality is that there is a great deal more to running than just getting into your skinny jeans again.

So let’s have a quick look to see what else running can do for you.

First of all, running is really good for your mind, but not only that, it is also great for your body.

Running has an affect on your body in many ways, some of the most obvious ones are:

• Improves your oxygen consumption
• Promotes your cardiovascular fitness
• Increases your endurance
• Helps you to lose weight
• Strengthens your core muscles
• Strengthens your bones
• Strengthens your lungs
• Improves your sleeping habits
• Reduces risk of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, and high blood pressure

While you might not start seeing these benefits overnight, you will see then develop over time as you begin to make running a regular habit.

So whether you are you looking for an exercise that is going to benefit both your body and your mind?

It really is just a matter of putting one foot in front of the other and getting your body moving.

Before you know it, you’ll be enjoying your new found sport and running your very first 5K run.