Jogging and Running Tips

Running has other positive effects on risk of cardiovascular disease such as strengthening the heart muscle, reducing the risk of clot formation, prevents hardening of the arteries, lowers triglycerides and cholesterol and raises HDL cholesterol. Research published by Dr. Williams from Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory in California found that runners who enjoyed high mileage weeks had the best effect on raising HDL while those who concentrated on speed work had a better effect on lowering triglycerides. (2)

Running also reduces your heart rate and blood pressure. These are secondary affects of the heart muscle being stronger and less hardening of the arteries which contributes to high blood pressure. Most good cardiovascular exercise, including running, reduces the risk of stroke which is the second leading killer of women. These again are secondary effects of lower blood pressure and a strong cardiovascular system. Studies have also proven that physical activity will lower the risk of breast cancer. In a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine found that those who were most active had a 37% lower risk of breast cancer compared to the group of women who are sedentary.