Enjoyable Weekend Activity: Jogging!

Jogging!

I like this weekend engagement as it gives me an opportunity to share more about my favourite hobby... Jogging! 🏃

Read on to find out the reasons behind it!

Better physical health

Yes, the physical health benefits are obvious. Jogging keeps me active, helps me to avoid obesity and improves my cardiovascular health. Do you know, I have managed to lose 5% of my all-time-high weight since I resume my jogging routine in recent months! Definitely able to climb stairs now with less panting. 😆

Stress reliever

Believe it or not, jogging actually does do good for mental health. I read somewhere that exercising releases hormones that helps the body cope with depression. I do agree and jogging has become an effective form of relief from my work stress! 🌞

For the less active, you may find it counter-intuitive when I say jogging is a stress reliever as you probably struggle to get started. Well, a tip I have for you is to go slow and progressive at your own comfortable pace. You will also noticed that I am deliberate on mentioning jogging as opposed to running. I don't like to over-push myself over this leisurely enjoyable hobby and hence prefer to jog as opposed to run / race.

Weekend over weekdays

I personally enjoy jogging over the weekend. It is less rush for me because my timing is more flexible during Saturdays and Sundays, less restricted by work hours during weekdays. 💼

I do jog on some of the weekdays but its not as satisfying. Jogging before work will mean I have to wake up way earlier.. Jogging after work will mean I have less time for my family after work..

While playing sports may provide similar benefits, I do find that jogging works well for me as I can just put on my running shoes and go ahead as and when I feel like it.

Now that I'm done with this post, I'm looking forward to read what the rest of the community enjoys to do during their weekend! 😃