#5 Running and cardiovascular health
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Running is an excellent means of conditioning the cardiovascular system. Utilising both fatty acids and carbohydrates, this physical activity helps in maintaining and improving blood pressure and blood sugar sensitivity.
Typical runners tend to have an increased stamina with a slow resting pulse rate and maximum oxygen consumption. This leads to a healthier and more efficient heart when compared with non-runners who lead sedentary lifestyles, which is indicated by the fact that it pumps larger volumes of blood per beat.
It has also been found that distance running reduces a host of coronary risk factors thus bringing about a lower mortality rate.
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