Running can achieve the purpose of exercising, which is embodied in the following points:
(1) Maintaining normal blood pressure According to research, people who run 10 miles (about 16 kilometers) per week are 39% less likely to have high blood pressure and 34% less likely to have high cholesterol than those who run less than 3 miles (about 4.8 kilometers) per week.
(2) Exercise bones In all aerobic exercises, running is the most obvious way to strengthen bones. Researchers at the University of Mississippi in the United States found that 63% of cyclists showed low bone density of spine and hip, while among runners, the ratio was only 19%.
(3) Increased vital capacity Running can increase the vital capacity from an average of 5.8 liters to 6.2 liters, and at the same time, the oxygen carrying capacity in the blood will be greatly increased.
(4) Enhancing immunity Running can promote the production of white blood cells and eliminate viruses and bacteria in our bodies.
(5) Running can reduce the risk of stroke and breast cancer. For those patients who are prone to osteoporosis, diabetes and hypertension, regular running has become a doctor's advice.
(6) Promote blood circulation and enhance blood circulation.