Running slowly gives more benefits to the heart, also keeps away from cold and cough!

There is an old saying, 'Run slow and win the race' and now this is proving to be true not only in running but also in terms of health benefits. There are many benefits of running slowly, which strengthens your heart and also protects you from cold and cough.

Experts believe that running slowly is more beneficial for the heart than running fast. This not only increases the efficiency of the heart but also reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes and strengthens the immune system. Running slowly increases the number of red blood cells in the body, which increases the amount of oxygen in the blood, which is beneficial for your health.

Dan Gordon, professor of cardiorespiratory exercise physiology at Anglia Ruskin University, says slow running has become increasingly popular in recent years. This is great for people who are not fit for high-intensity interval training (HIIT). HIIT is hard and causes people to tire quickly, whereas running at a slow pace does not.

study on 5000 people

A 12-year study of 5,000 people in Denmark in 2015 showed that light and moderate runners had the lowest death rates, while heavy runners and non-runners had almost the same death rates. The reason for this is that running at a slow pace slows down the heartbeat and strengthens the heart muscles.

Other benefits of running slowly

Another benefit of running slowly is that it causes the body to use fat as fuel, whereas running fast burns carbohydrates. Fat metabolism is more beneficial for health as it improves blood sugar levels and reduces the risk of type 2 diabetes. In the winter season, when the risk of cold and cough increases, running slowly strengthens the immune system, making your body more capable of fighting diseases like cold and cough.