Norwood Teague, the 2012 NACDA Athletic Director of the Year, currently serves as an event director at Business North Carolina Magazine in Charlotte. As an event manager, Norwood Teague holds responsibility for events that include the NC CEO Summit, North Carolina’s Legal Elite, and the largest manufacturing convention in North Carolina, mfgCON.

Outside of his professional work, Mr. Teague enjoys activities that include fishing, golf, and jogging. A form of aerobic exercise, jogging strengthens the heart, lungs, muscles, and blood vessels while also helping to maintain a healthy weight. Jogging also reduces the risk of health issues that range from heart attack and stroke to cardiovascular disease and cancer. Moreover, those who regularly engage in aerobic activity have a lower risk of neurological conditions such as Alzheimer’s.

To maximize these benefits, experts recommend at least ten minutes of aerobic activity in a session spread out over at least three days a week for adults. However, many benefits plateau once exercise tops 4.5 hours per week. Other alternatives to jogging include jumping rope, hiking, sports, and biking, among others.