Huffing, puffing and sweating through a workout may sound less than desirable as an exercise choice. Jogging is, however, a boon to the entire body---positively affecting nearly every organ. It can be done inside on a treadmill or outside on a road or trail. Running or jogging provides improvements in stamina, weight control, muscle strength, joint flexibility, and bone density. It's better to be winded after a workout than to be winded just walking up the stairs.
Jogging improves stamina
When jogging or running, the body uses large, oxygen-guzzling muscles in the legs. The more you jog or run, the more efficient the body becomes with oxygen uptake and distribution. Increased aerobic capacity benefits the entire body, including the brain.
Jogging helps you lose weight
Jogging or running is a fat-melting activity. If you are about 150 pounds and jog for about 20 minutes, you can burn 225 calories. In addition, muscles burn more calories at rest than fat.
Jogging improves muscle strength
Jogging primarily works the lower body, but nearly all the muscles in the body are activated during jogging. Back and abdominal muscles stabilize the body. Arms and shoulders swing back and forth during the natural motion.
Jogging improves joint function
Joints must be moved to improve range of motion. Jogging strengthens the ligaments supporting joints and can prevent injury, pain and inflammation.
Jogging keeps bones strong
Any time a bone is loaded or bears weight it is strengthened. Jogging provides the kind of impact that calls for minerals, such as calcium and magnesium to be distributed to the bones.
Health Tips with Jogging
Talk to you doctor about the safest routine before starting a jogging routine. Start slowly. Warm up then stretch gently. Include speed work--run fast for a short timem then resume normal pace. Include weight lifting to keep upper body strong.
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