Benefits of Jogging to Stay Fit and Healthy

January 22, 2025 Shana Thompson

Many people who say they don’t like running actually have no issues when they focus on jogging instead of trying to run fast. If you still need some motivation, enlist a friend or family member to be your jogging buddy. It will make the 30 minutes go much faster when you have someone exercising with you.

The human body was made to run. For over 2 million years, running was integral to our survival whether we were running to or from our food. It’s not so easy to change our innate biology. So while it might be tempting to just sit in front of a TV and lounge after work, make the effort to walk and/or jog a bit each day and you’ll start seeing the benefits in your life.

Creative Ways To Spice Up Your Next Run

March 31, 2021 Jessica Lauren

While there aren’t too many people who actually LOVE the act of running, many people set aside their discomfort for a variety of reasons. Maybe you feel like you should run because you want to gain the health benefits that come with it. Or maybe it’s part of a healthier lifestyle. Whatever the case, running workouts can help you reach your goals.

Plus, if you follow the tips above, you won’t get burn out of running. Instead of viewing it as a slog, you’ll find yourself excited to go running not just because of the relaxed state you’re in after the run, but because you’re not falling into the pitfalls of following the same, boring route or pushing yourself too hard during a run. Even if you do miss a day, don’t beat yourself up for it or feel guilty. Feelings of guilt can lead people to dropping the activity or pushing themselves too hard the next day to the point they get injured. Just take each day as it comes and start slowly so that you can work up to longer runs. If there’s no race you’re training for, there’s no need to compare yourself to others so go out there and have fun!

Top Healthy Stretches For Runners and Joggers

June 7, 2020 Shana Thompson

Whether you’re jogging or running around your neighborhood or preparing for a major marathon, engaging in regular stretching is a great way to stay nimble and healthy. Try to follow an outline of eight stretches (use a combination of the ones we told you about above!) after every run, at least once or twice per week.

If you feel that one muscle or muscle group needs special attention, feel free to practice some of the deeper stretches on them. However, full-body stretches are fine, too. That way, you can target all of your major muscle groups without having to spend a ton of extra time after your run.