The truth is that in recent years we have combined running with the increased obligations and demands of everyday life. There are many times when we answer the question 'what are you doing' with 'running' or 'on the run'. The modern way of life has therefore also changed the concept of running. It is therefore time to give it its true dimension and learn about its amazing benefits.
Let's look on the bright side...
Running is an excellent release of accumulated physical and psychological tension. It is now scientifically proven that half an hour of running, on the road, in nature or on the treadmill at home, boosts your mood by releasing endorphins, the hormones of happiness.
Running is an aerobic exercise which, while you are exercising, your body uses carbohydrates and fatty acids to provide you with energy. This process promotes good heart function and can be a very good prevention against heart disease.
Use your running time as a highly creative process to make new plans and focus on them, as studies show it helps improve your ability to organise your thoughts better.
Studies have shown that people who run are less likely to develop joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, compared to people who choose to walk. This is because every time the foot hits the ground the pressure on the bones and cartilage actually strengthens them, unlike other activities that have a milder effect such as swimming or walking.
When running, you use the muscles in the legs, which are the largest muscle group, thus helping to strengthen them.
It is no coincidence that exercise is a key factor in getting rid of extra pounds, since it has to do with energy balance. The more calories you burn, the faster you reach your goal. Running, therefore, boosts calorie burning, which as a rule increases your metabolic rate, which in turn accelerates weight loss, therefore slimming you down.
With so many muscles you use to run, you get a first-class holistic workout, but you also get the benefits of cardiopulmonary exercise.
Especially at the age of menopause, for women running proves to be particularly beneficial as it helps to increase bone density and prevent osteoporosis, although this is also true for younger people to build and maintain strong bones and muscles, especially if combined with adequate protein intake.
When you run following a moderate-intensity workout, you give your body antioxidant protection and increase blood flow, a process that protects the skin and slows down the aging process. Conversely, too intense exercise can have the opposite effect by causing oxidation.
Running increases the rate at which the heart beats, which means that more blood and oxygen goes to the brain, contributing to its proper functioning. As blood flow increases, the structural and functional capacity of the brain is aided, resulting in enhanced memory and cognitive function.
When you exercise regularly you get better quality sleep and this is because the energy you spend running creates recovery processes while you sleep.
Good physical fitness, improved coordination of mind and body, and the self-confidence that comes with a beautifully toned body are all factors for a better sex life.
According to studies, running not only increases life expectancy, but also significantly improves the quality of life, which makes sense!
By running we improve our respiratory capacity, and consequently the whole body, enabling our body to respond better to control diseases related to the respiratory system.
Given that anything that goes beyond normal causes problems, you understand that the same is true of running.
Free radicals, circulating and dangerous
During intense training or exercise our body processes very large amounts of oxygen, which create free radicals, which are actually molecules that have an unpaired electron in their structure.
Free radicals, in an attempt to ensure their stability, move uncontrollably to 'steal' the missing electron from another molecule. This 'stealing' of electrons is called oxidation and can destabilise the functions of our body. A high concentration of free radicals over a long period of time creates harmful oxidative stress. And of course, we don't forget that while we are running around outside, we have to deal with body heat, sunlight, exhaust and other pollutants that contribute to free radical formation.
From oxidation to antioxidation
The antithesis of oxidation is antioxidation, through nutrients that neutralize the free radicals produced when we run intensely. To understand what oxidation means, cut a slice of apple, leave it in the air for a while and notice how it darkens, this is called oxidation. But if you add some lemon or orange to the apple, which are rich sources of the antioxidant vitamin C, the colour comes back. So imagine what happens to our bodies.
In recent years, antioxidants have gained more and more ground, attracting the interest of the scientific community. In addition to vitamins C and E, they have focused on the study of yeast enzyme cells. Thanks to the special technology used for their preparation, they have been able to exploit them in a fresh form, in which they closely resemble human cells in structure and composition. As a result, they contribute to better muscle function, but also reduce the amount of damage caused to the cells.
So for those of you who run, short or long distances, as a hobby or in order to get all the benefits, the best way to protect your body is to include antioxidant foods in your diet or refer to specially formulated supplements that focus on the properties of yeast, which contain it in as natural a form as possible to take advantage of its beneficial antioxidant action.
Sanuzella Zym is a unique combination of biologically active yeast enzyme cells (known as Zell Oxygen), enriched with vitamins and minerals, coenzyme Q10, magnesium and plant antioxidants, ideal for people with intense physical activity, athletes and sportsmen. Its unique composition increases the athlete's performance, reduces the oxidative stress of the muscles and enhances the body's endurance.
Sanuzella Zym is an ideal aid for athletes because during intense physical and athletic activity, significant amounts of free radicals are produced, which attack muscle cells, resulting in an increase in the time required to restore muscles to their original state and a decrease in strength and performance. Sanuzella Zym perfectly meets the energy needs of the athlete, the sportsman and those who have incorporated exercise into their lives, but at the same time offers a complete antioxidant protection, contributing significantly to the rapid return of muscles to their normal state.
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