Study Just 5 minutes of jogging is enough

Even short, regular running is good for your health

07/29/2014

It does not have to be an intense jogging routine: even daily running on the order of five to ten minutes has a positive effect on your health. Even the running speed is not as relevant, as a new study has found. As a result, people who walk regularly could extend their life on average by three years.

Regular running prolongs life
According to a large-scale study of 55,000 Texas adults, daily walking on the order of five to ten minutes is as good for the health as it is three hours a week for intense jogging. The scientists published their findings in the latest issue of the journal „Journal of the American College of Cardiology“. The regular running short or long distances therefore extends the service life on average by three years compared to the non-runners.

Movement speed is not of great importance
As it turned out, the running speed was not very important either. For example, those who walk less than ten kilometers per hour are more likely to promote their health and fast joggers. Especially against cardiovascular diseases walking is beneficial. In addition, regular jogging can contribute to reducing stress, strengthening bones and preventing osteoporosis, for example, or helping to lose weight, thus reducing the risk of obesity or obesity or diabetes.

Do not raise the bar too high
However, the researchers from the University of Iowa, who evaluated the data from Texas, encourage not to raise the bar for physical activity. So even those who do not want to walk, but prefer to walk, thereby also promote their health: you are recommended instead of the five minutes running then 15 minutes brisk hiking. However, while jogging or hiking, do not overdo it. As experts have often discussed in the past, overstrain threatens permanent fatigue, fatigue and exhaustion. In addition, there is a risk of joint damage and muscular discomfort, especially with incorrect footwear and running surfaces. (Ad)