What does running/jogging actually do for you?

Question

I started jogging and I wanna know what it does for you? Like what does do for your body?

Answer 1

it burns calories

Answer 2

Well, it helps you you lose weight, it could also boost your self-confidence, make new friends, increases your energy level/stamina, relieves stress, enjoy your times of being outside, and over all, live a healthier life style =).

Answer 3

cardio, it will increase your matablims, u will be fit/n shape and what everyone said.

Answer 4

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Congrats on getting started!  The longer you stay with running, the more it will do for you!

Including:

-reduce weight around your entire body

-increase endurance for other sports

-increase productivity, clearer mind

-stabilize and improve mood

-prevent or minimize a number of heart related diseases

-the research isn't absoute, but there are indications it can help you avoid a number of other illnesses

-may, or may not, help you live longer; if not longer, at least live with a higher quality of life

-with this additional interest, increase the opportunities for additional friends

-open an opportunity for competition

-open the doors to enjoying outdoor life in ways that you previously couldn't imagine

Do!  Enjoy!

Regards,

Phil

Answer 5

It doesn't do alot for my body, except nearly kills me.

Answer 6

gets you fit, great cardio and weight loss, make sure u vary it up though, ur still helping ur body a lot even if u dont, but if u wanna see max results, sprint for a few seconds, then jog for a minute, etc, change the pace

Answer 7

it increases your heart rate, thereby helping you lose body fat.