How to Live Longer through Jogging

Jogging regularly helps you live longer even if you might be overweight. It lays the foundation for a healthier body. Here are a few ways in which Jogging will increase your life.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• sneakers
• proper attire
• water bottle
• jogging buddies(optional)

1. 
    
   illustration of an improved blood vessel

   Improved blood flow.
   
   Jogging, as well as other exercises improves blood flow. Blood Pressure increases temporarily, and during this time, circulation improves as well. Oxygen and Nutrients are carried throughout the body more efficiently because exercise increases the amount of capillary blood vessels.

2. 
    
   where do you get your protein?

   An increased amount of certain beneficial proteins in the body.
   
   A type of protein known as Vascular endothelial growth factor is activated when you start jogging. This protein allows for the increased capillary blood vessels. Jogging 5 days a week increases the amount of this protein in the blood, which in turn, continually improves circulation of blood through your muscles.

3. 
    
   up those stairs with ease.

   Jog consistently for 3 weeks to reach peak performance.
   
   At this point the protein concentration and increased capillary blood vessels will reach their maximum. The results you will feel are:
   
   - Your muscles will feel good (warmed up, less pain/cramps)
   - Improved physical endurance.
   - Increased metabolic rate (means you will be burning more calories even when resting)
   
   These benefits will last for several days.

4. 
    
   make it a daily activity = persistence

   Persistence is key.
   
   If no jogging has been done for 5 days, the increased metabolic rate will return to the original levels. Even if you've been doing it for several weeks and you missed a week! So try to jog at least every 2 days for the activity to be beneficial. Your persistence will pay off.

Tips & Warnings

• Jogging with a friend is highly motivational.
• Drink plenty of fluids.
• Breathing properly and stretching will prevent chances of muscle cramps.

Resources

• Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor - Wikipedia
• Jogging Getting started
• How to Breathe Properly when exercising
• More Articles by WesleyJ

[joebowden]

on 4/8/2009 im gonna try this i just hope i can keep it up

[StacyP]

on 10/24/2008 This article is a keeper! I stopped jogging once my kids came. I've been itching to start again and this article gives me the push I need.

[SimplySmart]

on 10/22/2008 Thanks for a great article!

[kaseysviewblog]

on 10/21/2008 Good article, we could all benefit from more exercise.

[slphilbrick]

on 10/21/2008 I like that you give the "whys" of jogging, not just the what...... good article ! 5*