Benefits of Running

Although us beauty lovers would most likely prefer running towards a sale at Sephora, going on the occasional jog outside is so beneficial to your overall health and well being! Working out improves the “beauty of your body” – which is just as important as the beauty of your face. Below are a few quick pictures from my iPhone from when I went for a run a few days ago with my boyfriend. It had been raining all day but cleared up late afternoon, just in time for sunset so the view by the water was gorgeous. I usually go for about an hour and alternate between jogging and walking. I try to run my first stretch for about 30 minutes – that’s usually my goal (ps. good to keep goals!). One of my favorite reasons to run is because it totally clears my mind and I always look forward to listening to my music, plus it makes me feel really good for the next couple of days.

We stopped to do some toning exercises (like the ones from my workout video)
as well as some stretches to cool down at the end

In case you need a little extra motivation to get up and go for a run, let’s look at some of the health benefits:

It’s a high calorie-burning exercise
Good for overall mental health (your body releases chemicals which make you feel happy) therefore decreases stress, anxiety etc
No expensive equipment required
Helps strengthen heart and lungs
Great for your immune system
It increases self-awareness, boosts confidence and self-esteem
Gives you energy
It revs up metabolism (even when you’re not running)
Gives you opportunity to be outside and enjoy nature
It boosts creativity & helps you think clearly

Something important for keeping a healthy & fit body is consistency, so even if you can’t gather up enough energy for a run, go for a walk instead – just remember to move your body everyday. I also love doing yoga classes and Pilates – so good for your body! Do you guys like to go for runs? What’s your favorite type of exercise? XOXO