Men's Health Australia

RUN FOR YOUR LIFE

WANT TO BE A FITTER, leaner, happier man? Don your sweatwicking shorts, lace up your trainers and chase down the benefits of running. Put foot to floor on your lunch break, and in return for sweaty brows and sore legs, you’ll stoke your metabolism, relieve stress and boost your attention span all afternoon long.

If swapping gym time for jogging doesn’t immediately appeal, don’t park your running shoes just yet. You needn’t mirror the training regimen of record-breaking marathoner Eliud Kipchoge to reap the potent benefits of running, because, as you’ll discover, the most visceral perks associated with pounding tarmac are near-instantaneous.

Whether you’re eyeing up a race or just want to lap your local park, with our guide, your next kay will be your best. Below, we reveal

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