A University of North Carolina graduate, Norwood Teague serves as the event director for Business North Carolina’s annual events, the NC CEO Summit and the MFGCON. Despite his busy schedule, Norwood Teague enjoys spending his spare time jogging.

Jogging is a cardiovascular exercise that tones the core, improves the lung’s capacity, controls blood cholesterol levels, benefits the brain, and calms down nerves. While jogging can be very beneficial to health, it can also be dangerous when not done correctly. Those who have not exercised for quite a while may need to follow a walking routine prior to starting a jogging routine.

Although almost similar, jogging can be distinguished from running by speed. Generally, a person doing a routine slower than six miles every hour can be considered jogging. With the right speed, he or she must always begin with stretching and warming up.

Proper stretching can cause a feeling of muscle tightening without feeling any pain. When stretching, the focus should be on the arms, hips, legs, knees, and ankle. After stretching, continue with a warm-up exercise by walking for ten minutes straight. A simple stretching and a warm-up exercise before jogging are recommended to prevent the chances of getting injured.