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Becoming a runner changes your body
Posted on Mar 5th 2008 1:15PM by Martha EdwardsFiled Under: Fitness
When I took up running, I noticed a few changes to my body, namely:
Not convinced? Check out this article on the great benefits of running. The gist of it? You'll strengthen your heart (thereby reducing your risk of heart trouble later in life,) you'll increase your cardiovascular endurance (so no more huffing and puffing when you climb the stairs from the basement,) and you'll train your body to burn fat as its energy source (and who doesn't want that?)
- I felt taller and leaner
- I had more energy
- My knees hurt like heck.
Not convinced? Check out this article on the great benefits of running. The gist of it? You'll strengthen your heart (thereby reducing your risk of heart trouble later in life,) you'll increase your cardiovascular endurance (so no more huffing and puffing when you climb the stairs from the basement,) and you'll train your body to burn fat as its energy source (and who doesn't want that?)
