Women's Fitness

7 HEALTH BENEFITS of running

1. BEAT STRESS AND ANXIETY

Research suggests that exercising for as little as 30 minutes is all it takes for endorphins to be released. These endorphins are your body’s own natural antidepressants and are what gives you that “runner’s high”. Running also releases another hormone called norepinephrine, which helps control your brain’s reaction to stress.

2. MAKE TIME FOR YOURSELF

Running can act as

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