Run and you may just leave you fat and flabby body behind. The quote may be simple but there are millions of people who swear by the benefits of running. While it may start as a compulsion, it becomes a form of healthy addiction to many who start feeling itchy for the lack of running.

One of the best things about running is that you do not need to go overboard by spending too much as is the case when people seek gym memberships. All you need is a good pair of shoes (any comfortable sports shoe will do, they don’t have to be a big brand), a safe street devoid of speeding vehicles and motivation (the latter is the more important).

If you want to run and get that dream body that you always wanted, we give you 7 reasons to tie your laces and get on the track.

1. Refreshing- covered in sweat and panting hard may not be your idea of getting ‘refreshed’ but studies show that it’s the best way to refresh your body i.e., getting refreshed from inside. This is because running compels your lungs to take in more air due to which the supply of oxygen to all the organs increases. The amount of carbon dioxide being thrown out is also more. This ‘extra’ bit gives the body a sudden rush of fresh air; in turn the organs are in a more ‘refreshed’ state.
   
2. Healthy for the heart- unless you are above the age of 50, a good run can do a world of goodness to your heart. While running, the demand of blood increases and the heart pumps fast. This gives a good workout to the heart muscles and is believed to decrease the chances of a heart attack.
   
3. Increases the BMR- studies show that 15 minutes of running everyday helps to increase the nasal metabolic rate. This means that the body will burn fat at a much faster rate and hence the fat loss is much more.
   
4. Helps to keep you happy- this may sound a little far fetched, but running on a daily basis as a form of workout helps to keep you in a much happier state of mind. This is because workouts are believed to release a hormone called as endorphin. These are also termed as ‘happy hormones’ as they are released only when you excited, in love or when you orgasm. Running for more than 10 minutes is supposed to give you an endorphin rush.
   
5. Burns fat evenly- unlike stomach crunches or weight lifting where only the area that is worked on gets affected and toned, running gives you a complete work out, shaping and toning your whole body.
   
6. Increases you stamina- running helps to delay the onset of fatigue and the overall stamina of the body increases. This helps the person remain more active even in their day to day activity.
   
7. Keeps the organ healthy- with running, your limbs, lungs and heart get a complete work out, so the organs become healthier with time with an increase in their endurance level.

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