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Running and Walking Exercises For Fitness Development 10

Running and walking provide physical, psychological, intellectual, and social benefits. Physically, they improve cardiovascular health, manage weight and build bone and muscle strength. Psychologically, they reduce stress and boost confidence. Intellectually, they enhance cognitive function and reduce dementia risk. Socially, they encourage community activity and social relationships. Proper form, gradual speed increases, warmups and cooldowns can maximize benefits and prevent injury when running.

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Running and Walking Exercises For Fitness Development 10

Running and walking provide physical, psychological, intellectual, and social benefits. Physically, they improve cardiovascular health, manage weight and build bone and muscle strength. Psychologically, they reduce stress and boost confidence. Intellectually, they enhance cognitive function and reduce dementia risk. Socially, they encourage community activity and social relationships. Proper form, gradual speed increases, warmups and cooldowns can maximize benefits and prevent injury when running.

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Running and

Walking Exercises
for Fitness
Development
Running
• Is a fun exercise for the whole
family and community. It keeps a
person in good shape and helps in
losing weight.
Running and Walking
• Are activities that increase physical fitness and sense of
well-being. According to the American Heart Association
(AHA),walking can reduce the risk of several diseases
such as breast cancer, heart diseases, osteoporosis, and
diabetes.
• Taking a brisk walk every day burns calories and tones
muscles.
• Walking is also one of the safest forms of physical
activities that develop the work of cardiovascular
system. Likewise, running develops physical strength
and enhances wellness.
Benefits of Running and
Walking
• Physical Benefits
• Psychological Benefits
• Intellectual Benefits
• Social Benefits
Physical Benefits
• develops strength, endurance, and
flexibility of the muscles and enhances the
growth of bones.
• Improves the blood circulation for a
sufficient oxygen supply
• Controls body weight and improves posture
• Reduces the risk of injuries
Psychological Benefits
• reduces stress that builds emotional
stability, promotes greater confidence,
and enhances a positive self-image
• Enhances potentials that makes a person
enjoy working that produces life
accomplishments
Intellectual Benefits
• improves the cognitive function of
an individual such as concentration,
which results to better grades
• Decreases the risk of developing
mental impairment such as dementia
Social Benefits
• encourages active work , recreation, and
performance among the community
• Invites other people to join in active
physical activities
• Promotes a cheerful relationship among
family members and society
Tips to Remember in
Running
• Make sure to relax the arms and shoulders,
and bend the elbows.
• Keep an upright posture. Strike the ground
from heel to toes.
• Start with a smooth run and increase the speed
gradually to avoid muscles cramps.
• Execute warm-up exercises before the run and
cool down after to loosen the body muscles.
• It is best to run with a family member or a
friend to encourage more people in the
community on the importance of active
recreation
Precautionary Measures While
Running
• Do a warm-up before running
• Use the appropriate equipment
• Survey the weather first
• Observe road safety
• Stay alert at all times
• Beware of animals
• Set your running goals

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