Running

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Running is an exercise that we are often told to avoid.
It is rough on your knees and your other joints for that matter  and tends to promote heavy wear and tear on the body. But running also has some major fitness benefits. Here are the top five.

Running is the most efficient calorie burner.
Few activities burn more calories than running in the same period of time. In fact, running 4 times a week, thirty minutes a day will keep the average person fit.

Running is cheap.
No gym fees, no fancy equipment, no personal trainer fees. A good pair of running shoes, a comfortable pair of shorts, a tee shirt and maybe a jog bra and you are off!

Running is accessible.
You can run anywhere. No matter where you live, or even if you move or go on vacation, so long as you have the proper attire you are ready to run.

Running is easy.
Everyone knows how to run. With some minor modifications, you can run with perfect form. And there is a ton of instructional material about running on the internet and at your local bookstore.

Running is therapy.
Not only will running help you look good, you will feel good too. Like all forms of exercise, your body releases endorphins when you run, creating that runners high. But many people claim that running releases their stress more than any other activity.

So get a check-up and make sure that your body is ready to run. If you can handle it- get going!