Street running is accessible, improves mood, strengthens the heart and helps the mind to stay up to date; understand why starting with care and consistency can transform your routine
Street running, the simple movement that transforms body and mind.
Much more than exercise
At first glance, it may seem like just a basic exercise: sneakers on your feet, headphones and a random street ahead of you. But anyone who has ever felt their heart accelerate to the rhythm of their own breathing knows that running is more than a sport. It is a silent dialogue between body and mind, a space to reunite with oneself.
Benefits for the body and mind
In recent years, street racing has become a global craze. And it’s not by chance. Recent studies published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine indicate that running regularly reduces the risk of mortality from all causes, including heart disease and depression, by up to 30%. With each step, the body releases
endorphin, serotonin and dopamine, neurotransmitters responsible for the feeling of pleasure and well-being. It is the chemistry of happiness produced naturally, with every kilometer conquered.
But there’s something even more fascinating: running is a form of democratic health. Unlike sports that require expensive equipment or specific locations, all you need is a pair of sneakers and willingness. You can start with 5 minutes of jogging, alternate with walking and, little by little, the body responds: the heart becomes more efficient, breathing becomes deeper and self-confidence blossoms. It is the exercise of personal evolution, visible both in the body and in the mind.
Start Safely and Avoid Injury
However, any transformation requires care. Initial enthusiasm, when not accompanied by guidance, can lead to injuries to the knees, ankles and hips. Therefore, before starting, it is important to carry out a medical and physiotherapeutic evaluation. Good planning involves muscle strengthening, mobility
joint and gradual progression of training load. As a physiotherapist, I observe daily the positive impact of running, but also the value of prevention, which keeps runners active for years, not just months.
Running is simple, but the effect is profound. With each step, the body renews itself and the mind calms down. Running is, at the same time, meditation and overcoming, movement and silence. It is the body saying to the mind: “we are alive, we move on”. And perhaps that is exactly what transforms us most. Now it’s up to you: put on your sneakers, look for good professionals to help you and have a great run!
Prof. João Douglas Gil – CREFITO 3-13198
Physiotherapist
National Head of Physiotherapy at Brazil Health
