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Active seniors running with their dog outside in green nature
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Our team is a proud sponsor of the Hendersonville Half Marathon! As you hit the pavement, we want you to know that you are partaking in an activity that has several health benefits.
Scientific research proves that regular exercise (150 minutes per week, which is about 30 minutes, five times per week)—and running in particular—has health benefits.Studies have shown that running can help prevent obesity, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, some cancers, and a host of other unpleasant conditions. What’s more, scientists have shown that running also vastly improves the quality of your emotional and mental life.
1: Running Makes You Happier
No matter how good or bad you feel at any given moment, exercise will make you feel better. And it goes beyond just the “runner’s high”—that rush of feel-good hormones known as endocannabinoids. In a 2006 study published in Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise, researchers found that even a single bout of exercise—30 minutes of walking on a treadmill—could instantly lift the mood of someone suffering from a major depressive order.
Running is incredibly beneficial to the body, mind and spirit. You will find that even short runs can leave you feeling more energized, more focused and better able to enjoy all that life has to offer.
2: Running Minimizes Your Risk Of Cancer
3: Running Increases Your Lifespan
4: Running Relives Stress
5: Running Torches Serious Calories
Running requires a lot of fuel (aka calories). In fact, the average 150-pound person will burn about 12.2 calories per minute running a 10-minute mile! Hit the hills that we have here in Tennessee and you’ll burn even more!
At Crossroads, our time strives to life a healthy lifestyle while guiding our patients to do the same. If you have questions or want to speak to someone on our team about getting started, feel free to contact us today!
Happy Running!
