The Health Effects of Marathon Running

Cardiovascular exercise strengthens the heart muscle. Cycling, swimming, and running are the three most popular ways to get one's heart-healthy work-out in. For those who love to run... should a marathon be a goal for the future? Is marathon running good for you? This article addresses that question.

There are general health needs to think about before embarking on a training program for a marathon. This article addresses the following: Effects on Bone, Effects on Muscles, Effects on Cardiovascular Fitness, Effects on the Immune System, and a final section on Endorphins and Mental Health.


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