Post-run, you will feel energised, and your mood becomes elevated. If you run fast and hard, lactic acid starts building up in your muscles, which can make it painful to keep going. Depending on your level of fitness, after a certain period, fatigue may you to slow down and you will want to stop. You’ll also notice that your body temperature rises, and you will start to sweat. To start with, your body releases chemicals (endorphins) that provide you with the energy you need to move. When you run, numerous changes begin happening in your body from the moment you step out the door, throughout the exercise, and then for hours after you’ve finished. Immediate effects: what does running do to your body Let’s explore how running changes your body both physically and mentally, as well as the positive and potential negative effects of running. Let’s take a look at some of the physical effects of running and why, if you haven’t already, it’s time to get out there a give it a try. From an increase in endurance to the control over your body fat composition and heart health, running can help you become a happier, healthier, fitter individual. There’s no doubt about it: running changes you.

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