Top 3 Running Benefits (Part 1)

I am almost hundred percent positive that you already know countless running benefits. However, no matter how much you think running will benefit you, you'll never get close to realizing its importance. Someone could literally write dozens of books only to show that you need to start running as soon as possible. Besides the fact that running is fun, it also has many advantages over other sports. Whether you want to lose some extra weight, stay in shape or just that your doctor recommended it, here are three running benefits for you:

1- Physical and mental health:

Most people approach running because they have health issues. I don't know the exact reason, but we are triggered only if we feel that our life is in danger. I know that prevention is better than treatments, but believe me when I say it's never too late to start running. As an average person you could easily burn 100 calories by running only one mile, and that's why it is considered as one of the fastest ways to lose weight. Many scientific researches also prove that doing a physical activity (especially running) will make your brain release Endorphins. When these hormones are released into the brain, you get a euphoric feeling (I know that you have experienced that if you are already a runner). Many people also practice running in a regular basis because it lowers blood pressure by making your arteries more elastic.

2- Doesn't require expensive equipment:

If you want to do body building or any other sport, then you definitely need to spend some money. With running, you can literally start doing it today. While you can use whatever shoes and clothes you have, it's advisable that you stay away from rubber shoes and get yourself running shoes in order to prevent injuries. It's also very easy and accessible as it doesn't require a specific place to do it in.

3- You can run alone:

Many sports require you to have another person in order to practice them. The good thing about running is that you don't have to check with your friend's schedule in order to do it. You just go running whenever you feel so. While you can absolutely run alone, I advise you to go with a running group in order to stay consistent. If you join a running club, then you will encourage each other into keeping running.

I'm sure there are hundreds of other running benefits, but I hope you got my point.

Three Steps to Picking a Karate Studio

If you are like me, you are looking to get in a little better shape. What better way to do that than to start taking up martial arts. There are literally hundreds of different types of martial arts styles, and you want to make sure that you are getting a good deal on your karate lessons. Karate studios vary in quality, and unless you know what you are doing it might not get the best deal available. There are hundreds if not hundreds of thousands of karate instructors and their quality varies widely. Let's take a look at three different tips to keep in mind when shopping for a karate studio.

1. How long. This might not seem obvious at first, but the length of time that a karate studio has been in existence is more important than you would think? Why is that? Because many karate studios are like restaurants. People who open restaurants generally are good cooks, and maybe not the best business people. Just because you're an Olympic athlete doesn't mean you are a good business person. So what if a karate studio is brand new, the odds of its staying around for a long time, are fairly low. But if the karate studio has been around for a little while. You might be a lot safer, signing a long-term contract with them.

2. Instructor. Who is the instructor? Is he or she a well-known name? Is in a chain of karate studios? The instructor makes all the difference. Finding a good instructor is like finding a nugget of gold. The good ones are hard to find, but when you find them, you should really stick to them. Ask the instructor or what his qualifications are and how long he's been practicing karate. A little legwork goes a long way.

3. Location. Is the karate studio close your house? Is it easy to access? What are the hours? Find out all this before hand. You don't want to be driving hours just to take a karate lesson here and there. While close is better, if a really good instructor is a little out-of-the-way, that might be a good way to go too

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