According to a recent study out of Denmark, women who jogged regularly increased their life expectancy by 5.6 years. But long-term benefits shouldn’t be your only motivation to hit the pavement. Here are some immediate perks to those who run:
Mental Clarity
Increased Energy
Improved sleep patterns
An increase in serotonin, dopamine and endorphins
Feelings of relaxation and happiness (thanks to the brain chemicals listed above!)
Improved self-esteem and confidence
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Hmmmm…now I’ve got to decide what to do with those extra 5+ years. Maybe I should actually purchase a bike & start riding! 😉
Then you can add another ten on top of that! Woohoo!