Running: What’s the right and healthy amount?
updated the 14 July 2015 à 18:32Since we’ve got into running, we’re completely hooked. How frequently should we partake in this enjoyable sport? Is there anything such as we running too much, or too little? All jogging enthusiasts can find the answers here.
Do you run a little, a lot, madly, passionately, but don’t really know how long and how hard you should train in order to get the maximum health benefits? Here are some tips to help you.
THE consistency ABOVE ALL
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends 30 minutes of physical activity a day. This is the time required to prevent cardiovascular diseases, diabetes and high blood pressure; therefore, consistency is hugely important. Moreover, a recent study conducted over 15 years on more than 55 000 Americans aged 18 to 100 years old, showed that to run for five to ten minutes at moderate speed every day increases significantly life expectancy, and lowers the risk of cardiovascular diseases.
TOO MUCH RUNNING, FEWER BENEFITS
During the same study, it seemed that the biggest sportsmen were not necessarily those reaping the most benefits. Moreover, those who run for longer than 176 minutes a week saw the positive effects on their health decreased, compared with the more moderate sportsmen.
A GOOD BALANCE
The important aspect of running is to be regular. Thus, we recommend running 3 to 4 times a week with sessions of 30 minutes (if possible) at moderate speed to get the maximum advantages for your health. On days off, don’t forget to walk or move for half an hour in order to consolidate the virtues of your running sessions.
Maïa Baudelaire
