Improve your cardiovascular health, get fit and enjoy the wide variety of advantages that regular exercise provides. Enjoy the same benefits from jogging in place as you would from jogging outdoors or on a treadmill without worrying about inclement weather or expensive equipment slowing you down.
Convenience
Stationary jogging is the perfect exercise if you are short on time or money. It’s an exercise you can do just about anywhere: in the comfort of your own home while watching television, in a hotel room while traveling, or in your office during a lunch break. All you need are a pair of supportive running shoes, water and a flat surface with a little leg room to run in place.
Improve Fitness
Lose weight, burn calories and build muscles with this simple form of exercise. In order to lose weight, you have to burn more calories than you consume. When running in place for 30 minutes, a 150-pound person will burn 238 calories. Running is also a muscle-building activity that activates your quads, hamstrings, glutes, iliopsoas and calves. As your fitness level improves, pick up the pace for a more intense workout.
Health Benefits
Prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes and some forms of cancer with exercise. Regular physical activity may also lower your blood pressure, improve your cholesterol levels and help with conditions that affect your joints, such as arthritis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends 150 minutes per week of moderate aerobic activity to reduce your risk of these diseases. Jogging in place five days a week for 30 minutes will meet these guidelines.
Other Benefits
Boost your energy levels with stationary running. According to the Mayo Clinic, physical activity improves your cardiovascular system, which gives you more energy to perform daily activities. In addition to physical benefits, stationary running also provides emotional benefits. Running in place can leave you feeling happier and calmer. Regular exercise serves as a confidence booster as your physical appearance improves from weight loss.
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Writer Bio
Ann Daniels has been a professional writer for more than 10 years. Her work has been published in many national health and wellness publications. Daniels holds a Master of Arts in communications from the University of Colorado at Boulder.