If you search why running is good for you, you’ll see running can lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and a bunch of other things. But, what I’m wondering is HOW running lowers blood pressure, cholesterol, etc.
In: 5
Running (unless you’re at a full sprint) is an aerobic exercise. This means that it stresses your cardiovascular system. In response to this stress, your body makes adaptations that make it easier to deliver oxygen to your heart and the working muscles. So, when you are at rest (not running) your body now has excess cardiovascular capacity and doesn’t need to work nearly as hard to deliver oxygen. This means a lower resting heart rate, lower blood pressure, etc.
Latest Answers