Whether you love running, tolerate it, or hate it, there are proven benefits associated with running. All you need to start is a good pair of shoes and a little bit of knowledge, and you can be on your way.

• With the exception of cross-country skiing, running burns more calories per minute than any other form of cardiorespiratory activity.
• Prevents muscle and bone loss that often occur with age
• Reduces the risk of stroke and heart disease by strengthening the cardiovascular system and reducing blood pressure
• Reduces the risk of breast cancer and can help manage people at high risk or in the early stages of osteoporosis and diabetes
• Helps strengthen the immune system by creating a higher concentration of white blood cells
• Maintains and improves overall health by helping with weight loss and weight maintenance, raising HDL (“good”) cholesterol, breast cancer
• Relieves stress and improves your mood through the release of endorphins
• Used to treat clinical depression and various addictions by giving patients something to focus on and seeing beyond their troubles