Running is fantastic, Let's talk about why...

Athletes are high thoroughbreds of high-performance runners. However, even the slow or steady joggers can also improve their health. A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology finds that even 5 to 10 minutes a day of low-intensity running is enough to extend life by several years, compared with not running at all. It shows that the minimal healthy “dose” of exercise is smaller than many people might assume.

In these trying times, you cannot just go back to your normal routine. It seems that with gyms and fitness studios closed, more people are turning to running, suggesting that ours is the perfect social distancing sport. This shouldn’t be a problem as we have a lot of ways of converting the normal routine at home.

One study suggests a relatively low entry level for the benefit of jogging, but it is not a prescription. “A little bit is good but a little bit more is probably better,” says cardiologist Dr. Aaron Baggish, the associate director of the Cardiovascular Health Program at Harvard-affiliated Massachusetts General Hospital who’s also an accomplished runner. A 2013 study in Denmark suggested that the “sweet spot” for maximum longevity is up to 2.5 hours of running a week.

There's no question that running has its health benefits. Regular exercise, like jogging miles, keeps your heart healthy, helps you burn calories or maintain a healthy weight, and is a perfect way to de-stress, which is extremely important right now.

Do more than the usual, boost your metabolism at a higher level. It would feel tiring at first but the benefits you’ll reap is bigger.