Benefits of Running

[Biolink]

4. Boost your confidence...

Imma have to call shenanigans although the adrenaline and endorphins do temporarily relieve depression.

[baya]

God bless you dudes who have those knee problems, keep that swimming tight as that's also the truth.

fore and mid-foot striker status over here, doe. who else with me?

[stephaniewindom]

Running is the easiest and best exercise. You can do it in your own time.

[CiganoBoxer]

to much of it will cannibalise muscle tho

[BG_Knocc_Out]

to much of it will cannibalise muscle tho

You would REALLY have to go overboard for that to happen... That's a very overestimated event that is contradicted every other week by different articles who's authors claim to have these very isolated sets of data...

It's simple, if your caloric deficit is in check (which is hard not to).. you should have nothing to worry about.

[AddiX]

Long distance running is overrated.

You can actually overwork your heart causing damage, you lose a ton of muscle, which is why so many runners look skinny fat, I prefer sprints or stair machine.

Not to mention long distance running releases a ton of cortisol(stress hormones) in your system which is anythng but healthy.

[AnnJensen]

I hate running...but I do it when it is required in a cross fit class or when I'm on vacation - because it is convenient and the best way to get a good cardio training...but I still don't like it

[BG_Knocc_Out]

Long distance running is overrated.

You can actually overwork your heart causing damage, you lose a ton of muscle, which is why so many runners look skinny fat, I prefer sprints or stair machine.

Not to mention long distance running releases a ton of cortisol(stress hormones) in your system which is anythng but healthy.

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Also, long distance running is for those types of people who want to run, but not get their heart rate up high enough. Intensity is key.

Plus, depending on the distance, your serum testosterone levels will flatline at a certain point, and the exercise becomes mute.