The Benefits of Running on a Daily Basis

As a director with the Chicago headquarters of Abbott Laboratories, Zariq Siddiqui oversees sales operations for the company’s nutrition product line. Outside of the professional arena, Zariq Siddiqui is committed to personal good health as a daily runner.

Exercise experts do not recommend training exceptionally hard for long periods of time every day because the human body requires recovery time between sessions of extreme physical exertion. However, authorities such as Medical Daily contributor Lizette Borreli have identified many benefits of running for just five minutes each day.

Citing studies from peer-reviewed scientific journals such as the Journal of Experimental Biology and Frontiers in Aging Neuroscience, Ms. Borreli lists valuable wellness improvements such as boosted brain performance and optimized sleep cycles. And due to health benefits such as reduced blood pressure and rates of cardiovascular disease, running for just five minutes a day can add years to your life.

All-American triathlete and Big River Running Company general manager Andrew Person values daily running as a great way to establish a healthy routine. Setting a goal such as running at least one mile each day, according to Mr. Person, can serve as an exceptional source of motivation.