Every beginner wants to know, if running is actually good exercise. Does running actually have any benefits? Everyone has their own reasons for running, but is running good for YOU? And the answer, of course, is YES.

Whether you're trying to lose weight, strengthen your muscles, improve your speed or stamina, or have any other reason for wanting to become a regular runner, running IS good exercise. Running benefits your body and your mind.

Regular running strengthens the muscles in your legs, and improves the workings of your lungs. It also strengthens the most important muscle - your heart. When you run, your heart is pumping blood faster - this supplies the brain with more oxygen which helps it work better. Plus, while your body is focused on running, your mind is left free, allowing you to think more clearly.

When you've been running for some time, your body starts working like a finely tuned machine. But to keep it tuned and in order to be running safely, you need to learn how to exercise properly before and after running.

• How RUNNING regularly BENEFITS your health
• How to EXCERCISE correctly to ensure you're running SAFELY
• How best to PREPARE for running and prevent injuries
• What are the BEST warm-up EXCERCISES for runners
• How to properly cool-down after running

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