The Only Exercise That Made a Difference

by Julianna
(Prince George, Canada)

My name is Julianna. Since high school, I enrolled in aerobics in my adult life thinking that this would make a difference on my health.

The workouts were good but I didn't really feel much of a difference.

Both me and my husband signed up at a gym with an indoor running track so I thought I would give running a try.



benefits of runningI started out on a beginners running program then worked up to running for twenty minutes without stopping.

As soon as I did, I felt the clock going back and I felt as I did when I was a teenager! I was shocked at the results.

I sleep better, have more energy and let's not forget that glorious runners high. I can truly say that running is the fountain of youth, more so over any other exercise.

I am a nurse and know how lifestyles can predispose you for illnesses later on. There is a long list of how running benefits health. I am hooked on running for life!

Addition by Dominique:

Thank you so much for writing about your experiences Julianna. You are right, running is the fountain of youth. There are many benefits of running.

Thanks for your contribution to the website!

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