Discover the incredible benefits of running for your health!

Running is a pleasurable, accessible practice that attracts different audiences. It can be done in different places, such as parks, beaches, highways, trails, etc. It is one of the most practiced sports in the world, as it brings together people of all ages, styles and genders due to the ease it offers and the demands it meets.

^{Benefits that running can provide (Photo: Reproduction / Fortius Clinic)}

In the midst of this practice, there are people who question its impact on health and who seek to know its benefits and contraindications.

Running activates energy expenditure mechanisms and, with that, helps to accelerate metabolism, causing fat to be burned. In addition, practice releases endorphins, which provide an improvement in well-being, in the feeling of pleasure and satiety, which is linked to you being doing an activity frequently.

However, this activity needs to be in the right measure. Therefore, it will not do any good for a person to run wildly without having a goal and planning. Overrunning is called “over training” and can cause a lot of joint damage. It is necessary to check essential points, such as muscle reinforcement, training and joints.

There is still no recommendation or scientific evidence about the best time to practice exercises, including running.

“In this case, those with more adequate physical conditioning can do it on the slope without a problem. The important thing is to stay longer than 20 minutes and not exceed 60 minutes. Bearing in mind that on sloping ground it puts more stress on the joints. Those who have joint and spine changes can demand more muscle and cause pain. So whoever has those changes needs to be on stable ground.”said João Branco, doctor in the sports field.

Running is a practice that meets numerous health demands, including those who seek to lose weight. But it’s no use if it’s not accompanied by a light diet.

Featured Photo: Know the benefits that running can provide. Reproduction/Clinic Fortius