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Running is one of the most popular forms of exercise It is also one of the easiest types of exercise to try since it doesn t require any special equipment the cost to get started is low and it can be done at almost any time and anywhere For that reason people of all ages and levels of fitness will try running at some point in their lives But what are the benefits of running There are many physical and mental health benefits as well as more specific benefits enjoyed by teenagers who run Physical Benefits The most commonly cited physical benefit of running is that it improves cardiovascular health Pendick 2014 Running strengthens your heart which allows it to pump oxygen to all parts of your body more efficiently It also lowers blood pressure which protects against coronary artery disease heart attack and stroke NHLBI 2013 Running is a great way to build strong bones and healthier joints since it is a weight bearing exercise Similarly muscles become stronger when you run consistently Because running burns calories it is an effective way to lose weight and maintain a healthy weight Van Allen 2016 describes how runners continue to burn calories even after they stop running the bonus is that when you exercise the burn continues after you stop
