Contrary to some scientists’ previous belief, runners are less likely to suffer from injuries later in life. In fact, research from Stanford University says that it slows the human aging process.
Running is weight-bearing, keeping the bones of your lower body strong, which prevents osteoporotic hips (and hip replacement surgeries). It is also great exercise for your cardiovascular system, keeping you heart healthy.
In previous decades, physicians were concerned about the impact of regular running on the joints of seniors and thought that such regular impact would eventually weaken their joints and cause stress fractures. The opposite was proven in this study conducted by Stanford University of runners over the age of 50.
Of course, before anybody begins a fitness program, they should consult with their physician to see if they have any contraindications or limitations that they need to be aware of. If you want to begin a running program and discover your own fountain of youth. I highly recommend attending a few running clinics (your local running shoes store usually holds a few each year) or meet with a fitness trainer with such expertise, in order to be guided through appropriate programming and technique. This will help prevent future injuries; thus, keeping your body young.
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Tags: aging, fountain of youth, injury, running
