Running to the Good Life

By Sean Flynn

It is only natural for people to aspire to live a good life. We work hard day in and day out to find success in our chosen career and happiness in our personal lives. Unfortunately, all those hours at the office and trying to squeeze in family time during the few hours left after work can cause us to neglect a very important aspect of the good life: our health and fitness.

Maintaining a balanced life leads to living a good life. Ignoring the need for proper exercise and nourishment will cause you to live an unbalanced life, and this can lead to numerous physical and emotional ailments.

The need to find balance in their lives leads many people to try running for the first time, and is one of the main reasons people continue running long term. Running has been shown to significantly reduce stress as well as ward off numerous physical ailments. In addition, it is known that staying fit allows a person to live a balanced, healthy, good life, and this may be the best benefit of running.

When it comes to cardiovascular exercise, running burns more calories than any other activity. The exact number burned is dependent on several different factors, though it is generally agreed upon that even light jogging can burn hundreds of calories an hour.

It also provides training for several major muscle groups at once. This makes it a great way to get fit and lose those extra pounds you've been trying to get rid of. Taking up running will also keep you from feeling guilty if you overindulge at dinner or during the holidays!

When asked about running, many runners report that their sport contributes to them living the good life by giving them what is known as "the runner's high." This is caused by a release of endorphins caused by running that makes the runner experience a "high" feeling.

In addition to these endorphins, running helps to slow the process of aging by encouraging the production of human growth hormone. It also severely limits muscle and bone loss as you get older.

If you're thinking of giving running a try to help get in shape or reverse any signs of aging, you can accomplish this with only a small initial investment. Sneakers and comfortable clothes are all you need to get started. One of the best things about running is that it can be done anywhere - there's no need for expensive memberships and gear. This simplicity makes running ideal for those who want to keep their hobbies simple.

Think about somebody you admire for living a good life - no doubt, they make sure to get some type of exercise a few times a week to help them stay healthy and fit as well as reduce stress. Why not think about trying running as your way to start living a good life? - 30552

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