Running benefits almost all parts of the human body, thus making whoever performing this exercise healthier. Some effects of running include improvement of health, prevention of diseases, loss of weight, boosts in confidence, and relief of stress. Running is one way to increase the overall health of one’s body. Active.com states, “Research shows that running can raise…levels of good cholesterol while also helping increase lung function and use … running can also boost … [the] immune system and lower … [the] risk of developing blood clots” (Cattanach par. 2). Cattanach goes on to state that, “… running can actually help to lower … [the] risk of breast cancer … [and] also help reduce the risk of having a stroke” (par.3). In continuation, running is one of the best forms of exercise to help one lose or maintain their weight, a way to burn off extra calories. Two other benefits of running that are not physical include boosts in confidence and relief of stress. When someone runs and sets goals, achieving these goals gives them a sense of empowerment; and when someone runs, they force their body to exert hormones and energy, relieving …show more content…
Go4Life states, “In tai chi, which is sometimes called "moving meditation," … [one] works to improve … [their] balance by moving … [their] body slowly, gently, and precisely, while breathing deeply” (“Tai Chi”). Benefits from performing tai chi include improvements in bone and heart health, better sleep, and improvements in balance. According to Medicine Net, “Because tai chi movements are slow and deliberate with shifts of body weight from one leg to the other in coordination with upper body movements (sometimes with one leg in the air), it challenges balance and many have long assumed it helps improve balance and reduce fall frequency” (Weil). Many older individuals who perform tai chi have a reduced fear of falling because of their involvement in tai