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Just One Run Per Week Can Cut Risk Of Early Death By 27%

According to a new study. - by Lauren Williamson
  • 11 Nov 2019
Just One Run Per Week Can Cut Risk Of Early Death By 27%
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A significant study of over 230,000 people has found that even a small amount of running per week can cut your risk of early from any cause by 27 percent. 

 

 

The systematic review and meta-analysis published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine analysed data from fourteen different studies to determine that running participation is associated with 27 per cent, 30 per cent and 23 per cent lower risk of all-cause, cardiovascular, and cancer mortality, compared to with none at all. 

And if you get the guilts about slow pace or minimal distance, don't sweat it. Their findings showed benefits were effective for health and life lengthening regardless of weekly frequency, weekly duration, pace and the total volume of running. That means more isn't necessarily better. In fact, running even just once a week, for less than 50 minutes a week, or at a speed below 10 kilometres per hour (a six-minute kilometre) still offered health benefits comparable to those associated with higher “doses” of running. 

“This finding may be motivating for those who cannot invest a lot of time in exercise, but it should definitely not discourage those who already engage in higher amounts of running,” Željko Pedišić, Ph.D., an associate‌‌ ‌‌professor‌ ‌at the ‌Institute‌ ‌for‌ ‌Health‌ ‌and‌ ‌Sport at Victoria‌ ‌University in ‌Melbourne,‌ Australia‌, told Runner’s World.

Add these stats to previous research linking running to a reduced risk of high blood pressure, improved sleep, boosted metabolism and a reduced risk of cancer and you'll be lacing up your joggers ASAP.

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Lauren Williamson is the Digital Content Manager for Women's Health and Men's Health. She's an experienced journalist, editor and social media fiend who's well versed in reporting on everything from food trends to fitness, health news to haircare. She has a double degree in Journalism and Political Science.

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