Do you exercise? If yes, congratulations. If no, now is a perfect time to set your priorities right. Exercising regularly can be tough for most people due to a number of commitments such as work, school, kids etc. Therefore, choosing the right kind of exercise can be key to you maintaining it as a habit. Running is one of the easiest exercises to get into because all you need is a pair of running shoes, below are 5 reasons why you should start running today.
1. You Can Run Anytime, Anywhere
As I mentioned earlier, running is simply one of the easiest exercises to pick up. Unlike basketball, yoga, boxing and so on that requires equipment, class slots, court spaces etc. Running is relatively simple because you can run almost anytime, anywhere. This is especially useful for working adults who have too little time during their weekdays to exercise. You can go for a quick 30 mins run before/after work and it is very effective by running only a couple of times weekly. Park runs, trail runs, treadmills, the number of places you can run are pretty much anywhere.
2. Keeping Yourself Disciplined
Running is a good way to keep yourself disciplined in life. Sometimes it is not the run that is hard, it is the discipline to even make the first step of going out for a run. For most people, they have already lost the mental battle by making excuses that they have no time or they have other plans. By committing yourself to a few runs weekly, you are subconsciously training your mind to be disciplined. With this discipline instilled from running, you can find yourself improving in other aspects of life as well. Train your mind and your body will follow.
3. You Are Much Healthier
Running is a good way to stay healthy with all the junk food out there right now. Regular exercises can help cut down the risks of many cancer including colon, breast and lung. Not only that, runners also have lower risks of heart diseases, stroke and diabetes. Furthermore, running can do wonders for your weight, blood pressure and cholesterol as well, need I go on? Imagine all the money you can save from going to the doctor by simply partaking in an exercise that costs so little to do.
4. Running Reduces Stress
Stress is ever-present for everyone and running is one of the best ways to destress. Running helps to boost the brain’s serotonin levels (imbalance in serotonin levels can cause depression) and this can make you feel good almost instantly. Running is simple and straightforward because it is you against yourself. Use this alone time to forget all about your frustrating boss at work or any other issues that may be stressing you out. After the run, you may even find yourself in a calmer state of mind to make better-informed decisions.
5. You Look And Feel Good
You may feel sweaty and look unglam during your runs, however, just imagine how you look after washing up. You look fabulous and feel so good after every run, your skin even gets a healthy and natural glow. Running can get rid of clogged pores, leading to lesser breakouts. Furthermore, running is a good way of toning up the body without expensive gym memberships and slimming pills, you are basically burning fats for free by running regularly.
These are just some of the reasons why you should start running today. There is no better way to end the year than to set your running goals and have a running schedule planned out so that you can have a head start on everyone else. Do you agree with my list or do you have more points to add? Please share with me by commenting below.
Cheers and Start Running Today
