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'''Jogging''' is a form of trotting or [[running]] at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running but more than [[walking]], or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic [[Endurance Training|endurance training]]. | '''Jogging''' is a form of trotting or [[running]] at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running but more than [[walking]], or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic [[Endurance Training|endurance training]]. | ||
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| + | According to a study by Stanford University School of Medicine, jogging is effective in increasing human lifespan, and decreasing the effects of aging,<ref>[http://med.stanford.edu/news_releases/2008/august/running.html Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find], Stanford School of Medicine Press Release</ref> with benefits for the cardiovascular system. Jogging is useful for fighting obesity and staying healthy. | ||
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| + | The National Cancer Institute has performed studies that suggest jogging and other types of aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers, among others.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancer.gov/cancertopics/factsheet/prevention/physicalactivity|title=Physical Activity and Cancer|author=|date=|publisher=[[National Cancer Institute]] |accessdate=3 December 2014}}</ref> It is suggested by the American Cancer Society that jogging for at least 30 minutes five days a week can help in cancer prevention.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.cancer.org/healthy/eathealthygetactive/acsguidelinesonnutritionphysicalactivityforcancerprevention/acs-guidelines-on-nutrition-and-physical-activity-for-cancer-prevention-intro|title=American Cancer Society Guidelines on Nutrition and Physical Activity for Cancer Prevention|author=|date=|publisher=cancer.org|accessdate=3 December 2014}}</ref> | ||
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| + | While jogging on a [[Treadmill Running|treadmill]] will provide health benefits such as cancer prevention, and aid in weight loss, a study published in BMC Public Health reports that jogging outdoors can have the additional benefits of increased energy and concentration. Jogging outdoors is a better way to improve energy levels and advance mood than using a treadmill at the gym.<ref>{{cite journal|last1=Bowler|first1=Diana E|last2=Buyung-Ali|first2=Lisette M|last3=Knight|first3=Teri M|last4=Pullin|first4=Andrew S|title=A systematic review of evidence for the added benefits to health of exposure to natural environments|journal=BMC Public Health|date=4 August 2010|volume=10|issue=1|doi=10.1186/1471-2458-10-456|pmc=2924288|pmid=20684754}}</ref> | ||
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| + | Jogging also prevents muscle and bone damage that often occurs with age, improves heart performance and blood circulation and assists in preserving a balanced weight gain. | ||
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| + | A Danish study released in 2015 reported that "light" and "moderate" jogging were associated with reduced mortality compared to both non-jogging and "strenuous" jogging. The optimal amount per week was 1 to 2.4 hours, the optimal frequency was less than or equal to 3 times per week and the optimal speed was "slow" or "average".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://content.onlinejacc.org/article.aspx?articleID=2108914|title=Dose of Jogging and Long-Term Mortality The Copenhagen City Heart Study|date=February 2015|accessdate=5 February 2015}}</ref> A recent meta-analysis on running/jogging and mortality, including more than 230,000 participants found that runners were at 27% lower risk of death than non-runners, during 5.5-35 year follow-ups<ref>{{Cite journal|last=Pedisic|first=Z. |last2=Shrestha|first2=N.|last3=Kovalchik|first3=S.|last4=Stamatakis|first4=E.|last5=Liangruenrom |first5=N. |last6=Grgic| first6=J.| last7=Titze| first7=S.| last8=Biddle| first8= Stuart JH. | last9=Bauman| first9=A.| last10=Oja| first10=P.| date=2019|title=Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is the more the better? A systematic review and meta-analysis Is running associated with a lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular and cancer mortality, and is the more the better? A systematic review and meta-analysis |journal=British Journal of Medicine|doi=10.1136/bjsports-2018-100493 | pages=bjsports–2018}}</ref>. | ||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||
*[[Running]] | *[[Running]] | ||
*[[Walking]] | *[[Walking]] | ||
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[[Category:Running]] | [[Category:Running]] | ||
Latest revision as of 22:51, 4 January 2020
Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running but more than walking, or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic endurance training.
Benefits
According to a study by Stanford University School of Medicine, jogging is effective in increasing human lifespan, and decreasing the effects of aging,[1] with benefits for the cardiovascular system. Jogging is useful for fighting obesity and staying healthy.
The National Cancer Institute has performed studies that suggest jogging and other types of aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of lung, colon, breast and prostate cancers, among others.[2] It is suggested by the American Cancer Society that jogging for at least 30 minutes five days a week can help in cancer prevention.[3]
While jogging on a treadmill will provide health benefits such as cancer prevention, and aid in weight loss, a study published in BMC Public Health reports that jogging outdoors can have the additional benefits of increased energy and concentration. Jogging outdoors is a better way to improve energy levels and advance mood than using a treadmill at the gym.[4]
Jogging also prevents muscle and bone damage that often occurs with age, improves heart performance and blood circulation and assists in preserving a balanced weight gain.
A Danish study released in 2015 reported that "light" and "moderate" jogging were associated with reduced mortality compared to both non-jogging and "strenuous" jogging. The optimal amount per week was 1 to 2.4 hours, the optimal frequency was less than or equal to 3 times per week and the optimal speed was "slow" or "average".[5] A recent meta-analysis on running/jogging and mortality, including more than 230,000 participants found that runners were at 27% lower risk of death than non-runners, during 5.5-35 year follow-ups[6].
See also
References
- ↑ Running slows the aging clock, Stanford researchers find, Stanford School of Medicine Press Release
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