Unexpected benefits of jogging

1. Jogging helps lose weight‏

In addition, this exercise also helps to firm the body, improve posture and increase overall strength.

‏2. Increase immunity

Scientists who have looked at the link between exercise and the body's immunity say that if you combine moderate exercise with a diet rich in red, black, and blue berries, you can boost your immunity.

Furthermore, running can help the body fight disease, increase beneficial gut bacteria, and improve antibody response. Maintaining this habit can also reduce inflammation, reducing the risk of upper respiratory infections and flu.

‏3. Sleep better thanks to jogging‏

Quality sleep is an important factor in helping you improve concentration, increase endurance and strengthen the immune system. On the other hand, good sleep also helps you reduce the risk of obesity, diabetes, stroke, depression, etc.

According to many studies, the habit of jogging will help you fall asleep faster and sleep more deeply to restore your health. This is very good for people with insomnia or often wake up in the middle of the night.

‏4. Jogging is good for bones and joints

Running helps protect your joints—especially your knees and hips, which are most susceptible to inflammation. It lubricates and strengthens the muscles that support your joints.

‏A study compared 675 marathon runners with people who did not participate in physical activity. The results showed that the rate of arthritis in people who regularly ran was lower than in people who did not run. ‏

‏Not only that, another study conducted in 2020 also showed that middle-aged men who jogged for long periods of time had fewer problems related to disc herniation.‏

5. Relax your mind and reduce depression‏

The benefits of jogging not only help you improve your physical health but also help you have an optimistic spirit, increase energy levels and a happy mood.

‏In addition, for people with depression, jogging is also considered a psychological therapy that can replace expensive medical treatments. The American Psychological Association has stated that exercise is especially useful in supporting the treatment of mental disorders, especially depression.

‏6. Jogging improves overall health and prolongs life‏

A 2018 study found that runners had about a 25-30% lower mortality rate than those who did not exercise.

‏Meanwhile, another study also showed that jogging can help increase life expectancy by about 3 years. This benefit is because this exercise habit helps improve cardiovascular health, stabilize blood pressure, control glucose and insulin, regulate hormones and support nerves. Not only that, the benefits of jogging also help you reduce fat and reduce cholesterol effectively.

According to Health and Life