What role does long-distance running play in promoting college students' health?

1. Relieve stress and relax. Long-distance running is good for a good mood and cheerful spirit. Because this kind of long-distance running does not pay attention to the victory or defeat of the competition, it only seeks to keep fit in a relaxed and happy way, so it is very conducive to alleviating the mental and psychological tension brought about by high-tempo and high-intensity sports in modern society. According to medical experts, this kind of relaxed and pleasant exercise can best promote the release of endorphin bark, a polypeptide substance in the body, thus causing lasting euphoria and sedation. In addition, because long-distance running makes people full of optimism, it helps to increase appetite, strengthen digestive function and promote nutrient absorption. Second, long-distance running is good for disease prevention. Long-distance running can accelerate blood circulation and clean harmful substances in the excretory system, thus making it difficult for harmful substances to stay and spread in the body. Third, strengthening physical fitness and promoting interpersonal long-distance running can improve mood. Going to exercise when you are depressed can effectively vent your bad emotions. Especially the impulse after frustration can be sublimated or transferred. Long-distance running can also cultivate people's willpower. Participating in sports helps to cultivate people's brave and tenacious style, the spirit of unity and friendship, and the qualities of wit, flexibility, composure and decisiveness, so that people can maintain a positive attitude. Besides, long-distance running can also make interpersonal relationships harmonious. Because of the collectivity and openness of sports, interpersonal communication in sports can promote the development of good interpersonal relationship, harmonious relationship and unity and cooperation. There are many benefits of long-distance running, and it can also cultivate people's tenacious will to overcome difficulties and temper their hard work. Especially for those who are afraid of the cold in winter, love to sleep late and don't want to exercise, let people taste the benefits of long-distance fitness exercise. Therefore, long-distance running has many benefits. Take part in some physical exercises regularly for your health.