You don’t need to be training for a marathon to go for a jog. Here are five reasons to put your runners on and head out the door.

1. Jogging is the simplest and cheapest method of exercise.
2. Jogging burns the highest amount of calories out of all other forms of exercise.
3. Running outdoors can burn 30-40% more calories than running in the gym, due to wind resistance and varying terrains.
4. As well as burning calories and improving your heart’s strength, jogging also works the core, the lower back and your love handles.
5. It’s one of the best stress busters as it increases your oxygen levels and endorphins.