When it comes to doing a workout, most women prefer the more sedate forms, like pounding it out in a gym or doing some yoga, aerobics, muscle toning,pilates, you name it. Sure, these exercises work out very well for your body. But if your looking for a single type of exercise that exercises your entire body and mind with long-term benefits, you should consider running. While we list out the health benefits, we can’t help but elaborate on one important social benefit. Joining a running group is a sure-fire way to meet guys with hot bods. If that’s not a good enough reason, then here are 13 more reasons why you should run.
1.Running is your key to killer thighs. Nothing torches calories like a good run. And the engagement of muscles during the process of running results in toned thighs.
2.Running releases endorphins and keeps you balanced and positive. It’s also a way to keep your brain healthy as this activity also sparks the growth of new nerve cells in the areas related to learning and memory.
3.Regular running will even regulate your sleeping patterns. So if you’ve been having trouble in hitting the hay at the right time, just go for a run the next day onwards.
4.If you’re feeling exhausted in general despite good sleep and food, then you need a good run. Contrary to what people think, exercise in moderation doesn’t cause exhaustion. It alleviates it actually.
5.Not only do runners have fewer disabilities and remain active longer than their sedentary counterparts, they actually live longer.
6.Having a rockin’ runner’s bod can not only boost confidence in bed, regular exercise will help flexibility between the sheets, and get you in the mood more often.
7.It’s your key to a glowing skin. Working up a sweat can rid the face of gunk that clogs pores and leads to breakouts.
8.Word on the street is that running fast or jumping high generates forces great enough to build bone. Young people and healthy adults should ‘pound the ground’ to help bones add mass.
9.The improved stamina that comes with running will also improve your chances in bed.
10. PMS and cramps are every woman’s dread. But research shows that easy runs actually work better on cramps than hot water bottles and the endorphins released work well on PMS-related mood swings.
11. Best reason of all, regular runners have an easier time to reach orgasm.
12. It’s the perfect cure for a hangover as it improves blood circulation.
13. You have a readymade exercise perfect for your health without incurring added costs of gym membership. Which means you save money for other stuff – like shoes!
