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What are the benefits of running? Can I eat sweets after running?

Asked by:Botelho

Asked on:Apr 05, 2026 05:37 PM

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  • Galilea Galilea

    Apr 05, 2026

      Running is people's best exercise companion. Running can be unrestrained, free and easy to relieve stress. It does not require special venues or expensive sports equipment. It can be said to be a "civilian" sport. What are the benefits of running?

      Running has these 6 benefits for men

      1、Eye

      People who insist on long-distance running spend about an hour looking straight into the distance every day. This is a good way for the eyes to relax and rest. If you have a school-age child at home, if you can let him run every day, the chance of myopia will definitely be reduced.

      2. Neck, shoulders, spine:

      People who often sit in front of computers will more or less have some cervical spine and shoulder problems. Correct running posture requires a straight and relaxed back. Long-term persistence will greatly improve the discomfort of cervical spine and shoulders.

      3. Heart:

      Keeping running will give you a strong heart and cardiovascular system. While increasing the maximum oxygen uptake, the amount of oxygen delivered to various organs of the body is greatly increased, and the working quality of each organ is naturally greatly improved. In addition, middle- and long-distance running will accelerate blood circulation, so that the coronary arteries have enough blood to supply the myocardium, thus preventing various heart diseases. Through the movement of the lower limbs, venous blood flows back to the heart and prevents intravenous thrombosis.

      4. Blood:

      With a strong cardiovascular system, runners' blood quality is also better than that of ordinary people. The body's adaptive changes to long-term middle and long-distance running can improve metabolism and reduce blood fat and cholesterol levels.

      5. Lungs and respiratory system:

      Long-term middle-distance running exercise Strengthen lung function and increase lung capacity - Regular long-term long-distance running can develop the respiratory muscles of the lungs, increase the amount of ventilation each time, and enhance lung function. I personally have a torturous seasonal rhinitis attack every fall, but I haven’t had a recurrence since I started running this year. I wonder if it has something to do with it?

      6. Liver:

      During one of my physical examinations, the medical examiner called the interns to me and said: Come and take a look, this is healthy The liver has clear veins and veins on its surface, which is rare now. running elimination fatty liver , this has been verified by many runners and is very effective.

      How does your body function after running for 30 minutes?

      in the first few seconds

      Initially, muscles use adenosine triphosphate (ATP), an energy molecule the body produces from the breakdown of food, as a source of energy. And the reason why you feel a burst of energy is because ATP is being converted into another high-power molecule: adenosine diphosphate (ADP). After the first peak, muscle cells will convert ADP into ATP again.

      in the first 90 seconds or so

      In order to release more ATP, cells begin to break down glycogen. Glycogen is a substance stored in muscles Grape Sugar fuel form. In addition to obtaining glucose from muscle cells, cells also take glucose directly from the blood to provide the fuel needed for exercise. This is one of the reasons why exercise helps suppress high blood sugar.

      The body absorbs large amounts of glucose at this time, and the muscles begin to release lactic acid. Lactic acid is an ancient body mechanism that gives you a burning sensation when you exercise, signaling to your brain that your body is under stress.

      within the next few minutes

      Your heart will beat faster, and blood will be concentrated from less needed areas, such as your digestive organs, to your hard-working muscle cells. In order to effectively use glucose, muscle cells need to receive a large amount of oxygen, and breathing becomes heavier.

      When you start to take steps, your body's largest muscle groups—your glutes, thighs, and core muscles—will work to help you stay upright, control your gait, and extend your body.