Why is jogging good?

It has been a popular knowledge that jogging is good for the health. And, there are various expert and researches that proves jogging is indeed a healthful form of exercise. To reiterate further the healthy benefits of jogging, this article will enumerate reasons why people love to jog, and if not at least encouraged to engage in jogging as often as possible.

1. Jogging is an excellent way to give your heart, lungs, and over-all body muscles -get-sore/”>muscles a workout. It has numerous benefits that include improved cardio-vascular health, lowered risk of heart diseases, toned legs and back muscles, and more.
2. Jogging is a simple form of exercise with numerous health benefits as compared to hard workouts. It is also a cheap way to burn out fat deposits that have build up since it can be done in almost any place where one can run like along the beach, in a park, a garden full of trees (or other plants), and even at an indoor jogging track.
3. People who jog have longer life. It helps in lowering the risk of premature death caused by treacherous and life-threatening diseases.
4. Jogging is socially beneficial. One can meet a lot of people (especially those who also jog), appreciate the surroundings, take pleasure in breathing fresh air, keep one’s mind away from problems, and/or simply enjoy the alone time while listening to a favorite music.

5. Jogging also has mental or psychological benefits. It is proven to build confidence through constant interaction with other people. It also helps in relieving stress and fight away depression. It helps develop endurance, and improves one’s attitude. In jogging, endorphins are released in the body that creates a certain sense of happiness, also known as runner’s high. And it also helps train the mind in the same way that jogging trains the body.