Fun Facts with The PuppyDucks™

 

Did you know that walking and running are a great form of exercise?

 

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Here are some fun facts about walking and running as a form of exercise.

Did you know that David is doing a 5K which is approximately 3.1 milest – Click here to see his page!

Did you know that one hour of jogging burns about 500 calories?

Did you know that walking and running are both healthy ways to exercise and stay in shape?

Did you know that people who listen to music while they run improve their running by 15%?

Music can boost your running performance by up to 15%! But only if you’re a particular kind of runner. If you tend to focus inward while running, music probably won’t help you much… but if you look for stimulus from your environment, pump the tunes to get over the finish line more quickly!

Did you know that in a recent study, when asked what food they couldn’t live without, most runners named bananas as their most adored foodie fix?

Did you know that it is important to drink water and stay hydrated when you’re exercising?

Did you know that a thirty minute jog three times each week has helped many people control their weight?

Did you know that it would take a person walking nonstop at 3 miles per hour approximately 347 days to walk around the world?

Did you know that endorphins (a chemical in the body) flood the brain during exercise and gather around areas responsible for feel-good moods and emotions, which is why runners often experience a blissful feeling when they run.Did you know that you can put cashews in your smoothie or soups to make them more creamy?

Did you know that brisk walking helps reduce body fat, lower blood pressure, and increase high-density lipoprotein?

Did you know that racewalking has been an official Olympic sport for over 90 years? It’s not necessarily the most popular, but it is an event?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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