Doctors and health experts have emphasized time and again the importance of exercise and a good diet to boost immunity and prevent disease, especially in the midst of the pandemic. It appears that President Ram Nath Kovind is following the advice and making sure to take the necessary steps to stay in shape.
The 75-year-old politician took to Twitter to post a video of him jogging along Ghoghla beach in Diu, dressed in a white kurta, pajamas and a black coat, along with running shoes. “I ran on the pristine Ghoghla beach in Diu this morning,” he wrote in the post.
Watch the video:
I ran on the pristine Ghoghla beach in Diu this morning.
As we enter 2021, after a difficult year that has tested us all, let’s stand up together and make an effort to stay fit and healthy.
May the coming year bring good health and prosperity into our lives. pic.twitter.com/dcQjZxB4Xk
– President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) December 28, 2020
Insisting on the need to stay fit and healthy, he added: “As we enter 2021, after a difficult year that has put us all to the test, let’s get up together and make an effort to stay fit and healthy. May the coming year bring good health and prosperity to our lives. “
Jogging, commonly defined as running at a rate of less than six miles per hour, is known to have many health benefits, especially for people who want to improve their health by doing moderate aerobic exercise.
Jogging, like walking and running, is known to improve cardiovascular health and prevent obesity, he says Healthline in an article. Not to mention, it also boosts the immune system, strengthening the body’s response to disease. Plus, it keeps your spine flexible as you age.
Research has also shown how jogging lowers insulin resistance, aided by decreased body fat and inflammation.
Some studies have also concluded that jogging can potentially protect the brain from deterioration related to aging and stress.
A 2015 study published in the Journal of the American College of CardiologyHowever, he found that jogging at a fast pace can do more harm than good. While jogging for one to 2.4 hours a week was found to be associated with the lowest death rates, the optimal frequency of jogging was no more than three times a week.
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