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Differences Of Running Vs Jogging
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Published: August 29, 2007
In the quest for physical fitness and perfection, sports pros and those who cannot throw a ball turn to running or jogging. Although each has its strengths and weaknesses, they can both benefit a person's physical and mental health. Although jogging may seem just like running in slow motion, they are more different than many would think.
To each person, the difference between running and jogging is subjective, but overall both affect the body in different ways.
Running is the fastest way for a person to travel by foot. In terms of sporting terminology, it requires a point at which both feet are off the ground. To run a person uses his lungs, heart and leg muscles at a high-intensity pace. Some define the term as a speed of nine minutes per mile, but an individual's physical ability alters this speed. For experienced athletes, a nine minute mile could be considered a jog whereas for a couch potato, a nine minute mile is a sprint. The pacing and speed of running is individually subjective. Also, if a person runs at a high speed for short periods of time, this is considered anaerobic exercise, but a moderate pace sustained for a long duration qualifies as aerobic exercise.
Physically, a run is hugely beneficial for the human body. People can lose weight, prevent muscle and bone loss, fight disease, and strengthen the heart and cardiovascular system. Mentally, running produces endorphins, which can serve as natural anti-depressants. The main health benefits contribute to gaining endurance and strength. However, because the sport is so highly intense, it can harm the joints, especially the knee.
Jogging, on the other hand, is slower than running. Some may define the term as traveling by foot at a speed slower than six miles per hour, but once again, this speed is individually subjective. A jog is always considered aerobic exercise, as it calls for a reasonable pace over an extended period of time. The difference between the forms of activities lies within the results. For weight loss, physical therapy, and to decrease blood pressure or build bone density, doctors recommend a jog over a run. A jog provides an individual with all of the health benefits of a run at a lower toll on the body. With a slower pace, people are likely to exercise longer without feeling soreness a quicker pace may cause.
The difference between running and jogging should not be defined by speed, but by the intensity of the exercise for each individual. Whichever a person prefers, both activities can hugely improve his or her general wellness. To learn more or get tips about a safe running or jogging program, go to http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/.
Sources:
"Running." Wikipedia. 25 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 26 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running.
"Jogging." Wikipedia. 21 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 26 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogging.
Cummings, Jesslyn. "Running 101: Why Run?" About.com. 2007. About, Inc. 26 Aug. 2007. http://running.about.com/od/gettingstarted/a/101wh yrun.htm.
Rogers, Clint. "The Difference Between Running and Jogging." Helium, Inc. 2007. 26 Aug. 2007. http://www.helium.com/tm/493511/while-running-jogg ing-aerobic.
"Tips for a Safe Running Program." American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Feb. 2002. 26 Aug. 2007. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thre ad_id=97.
Running is the fastest way for a person to travel by foot. In terms of sporting terminology, it requires a point at which both feet are off the ground. To run a person uses his lungs, heart and leg muscles at a high-intensity pace. Some define the term as a speed of nine minutes per mile, but an individual's physical ability alters this speed. For experienced athletes, a nine minute mile could be considered a jog whereas for a couch potato, a nine minute mile is a sprint. The pacing and speed of running is individually subjective. Also, if a person runs at a high speed for short periods of time, this is considered anaerobic exercise, but a moderate pace sustained for a long duration qualifies as aerobic exercise.
Physically, a run is hugely beneficial for the human body. People can lose weight, prevent muscle and bone loss, fight disease, and strengthen the heart and cardiovascular system. Mentally, running produces endorphins, which can serve as natural anti-depressants. The main health benefits contribute to gaining endurance and strength. However, because the sport is so highly intense, it can harm the joints, especially the knee.
Jogging, on the other hand, is slower than running. Some may define the term as traveling by foot at a speed slower than six miles per hour, but once again, this speed is individually subjective. A jog is always considered aerobic exercise, as it calls for a reasonable pace over an extended period of time. The difference between the forms of activities lies within the results. For weight loss, physical therapy, and to decrease blood pressure or build bone density, doctors recommend a jog over a run. A jog provides an individual with all of the health benefits of a run at a lower toll on the body. With a slower pace, people are likely to exercise longer without feeling soreness a quicker pace may cause.
The difference between running and jogging should not be defined by speed, but by the intensity of the exercise for each individual. Whichever a person prefers, both activities can hugely improve his or her general wellness. To learn more or get tips about a safe running or jogging program, go to http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/.
Sources:
"Running." Wikipedia. 25 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 26 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Running.
"Jogging." Wikipedia. 21 Aug. 2007. Wikimedia Foundation, Inc. 26 Aug. 2007. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jogging.
Cummings, Jesslyn. "Running 101: Why Run?" About.com. 2007. About, Inc. 26 Aug. 2007. http://running.about.com/od/gettingstarted/a/101wh yrun.htm.
Rogers, Clint. "The Difference Between Running and Jogging." Helium, Inc. 2007. 26 Aug. 2007. http://www.helium.com/tm/493511/while-running-jogg ing-aerobic.
"Tips for a Safe Running Program." American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons. Feb. 2002. 26 Aug. 2007. http://orthoinfo.aaos.org/fact/thr_report.cfm?thre ad_id=97.
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