Jogger

Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase physical fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running but more than walking, or to maintain a steady speed for longer periods of time. Performed over long distances, it is a form of aerobic endurance training.

History

The word 'jog' was first used in England in 1541 to describe the action of moving around. The term 'jogging' was often used by Thomas Dekker in his book The Gull's Hornbook published in 1609. However, it was not until the 20th century that jogging became a popular form of exercise in the United States.

Health benefits

Jogging is a form of aerobic exercise that is effective for improving human health. Regular jogging can help to improve the health of the heart, increase metabolism, and improve mood and mental health. It can also help to increase bone density, improve muscle tone and strength, and increase lung capacity.

Risks

While jogging is beneficial to health, it is not without risks. These include overuse injuries such as shin splints, tendinitis, and stress fractures. Joggers can also experience dehydration and heat stroke in hot weather, and hypothermia in cold weather. It is important for joggers to warm up before jogging, and to cool down afterwards.

See also

• Running
• Aerobic exercise
• Physical fitness

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