And unstoppable
Are you considering doing some more exercise? But are you just not able to actually get started? You can bet that you will quickly get into your running shoes for the following reasons.
1. Improve your thinking ability
Not only your muscles, but also your brain benefit from regular exercise. Researchers have yet to prove the exact reason, but intense exercise may boost circulation. That way more oxygen gets to your brain and that’s good.
2. More sex drive
Running also makes you more active in bed. This was not only apparent from research, but it can also be explained logically. After all, runners are satisfied with their bodies.
3. Don’t give heart disease a chance
Running affects the main causes of heart disease.
- It lowers blood pressure.
- Reduces the risk of diabetes.
- Reduces cholesterol levels.
- Reduces excess fat.
- Reduces the risk of arteriosclerosis.
4. Burn Fat
Running burns more calories than most other activities. But that’s not the only way to maintain weight. Your muscle mass increases and your amount of fat decreases. Muscles need more calories.
- 450 grams of fat needs two to three kilocalories to function.
- 450 grams of muscle need 35 to 45 kilocalories to function.
5. Satisfied with your body
Research shows that exercising gives you a more positive body image and more self-confidence. You will look at your body differently. Instead of what it looks like, you will also see what it can do. And that’s why you look satisfied in front of the mirror.
6. Less stress and worry
When you run, your body produces endorphins, among other things. This is a substance that gives you a euphoric feeling, so that you can better cope with stress and worries.
7. Free yourself from dips
Numerous studies have shown that running can reduce feelings of depression. Your body makes phenylethylamine when you run. As a result of the efforts, the content of this substance increases rapidly. For the best results, it is wise to regularly do some form of exercise at 70 percent of your power for twenty to thirty minutes. That’s exactly what you do with running.
8. Keep Your Bones Healthy
The density of your bones decreases after your thirties, making them increasingly brittle. Running can help you counteract this. To become and stay strong, bones need to be loaded. Do an activity where your bones support your weight. Running is a good example of this.