A new study on the relationship between running km and people's health says that running from 4.8 to 8 kilometers per week is enough to improve the physical condition of the body.
With the overall length of run, runners also have lower weight and less risk of obesity than those who run less than 8km / week or do not run. People who are less likely to develop high blood pressure or hypertension, diabetes, stroke, arthritis and some forms of cancer than those who rarely or do not exercise.
TS. "It seems that the maximum benefits of running fitness appear at low doses," said Carl J. Lavie of the Ochsner Medical Center in New Orleans, who led the study. Only 1 - 2 runs a week or running from 4.8 to 8km and less than an hour a week is very beneficial for our health. "If you're worried about your middle-aged health, you can run another couple of miles a week," Lavie added. Because, extra workouts are generally associated with better weight control and allow you to eat more without worrying.
According to TS. Lavie, if your primary goal is to improve your health, you need to limit your training. Some evidence suggests that running for more than an hour a day can slightly increase the risk of developing heart problems, as well as injuries and damage related to the condition. run. So for most of us, running a 20-30 minute exercise or running from 2.4 to 4km each and twice a week is best for health.
