Women who don their ladies running clothing and go for regular outdoor jogs enjoy mental as well as physical benefits, an expert has claimed.

Peter Heir, editor of the Running 4 Women website, said that running outdoors on ground that is not level builds muscles around the ankles, knees and hips, making them stronger.

He explained that this is called pronation and that it is one of the biggest benefits of running in the great outdoors, aside from the mental benefits that are produced.

Mr Heir's comments follow the publication of a new review in the journal BMC Public Health.

This review of 25 exercise studies was conducted by the University of Bangor and it found that exercising in natural environments can have a positive impact on a person's wellbeing.

Mr Heir said that treadmills are still useful and suggested that people use these when the weather is poor, rather than just giving up on exercise until the sun comes out.

Posted by Martin Sebborn ADNFCR-2569-ID-800029184-ADNFCR

Sport & Fitness Clothing News - Latest Stories

Danger of exercise to hypertensive people 'blocked'

Posted on 06-Apr-11

Scientists have found a way of preventing a greater increase in the blood pressure of women with hypertension when they exercise in their ladies running clothing.

Sport for all initiative hailed a success

Posted on 06-Apr-11

People of all ages, abilities and walks of life donned their gym clothing recently to take part in free sports sessions at the University of Nottingham.

Exercise 'keeps the heart young'

Posted on 05-Apr-11

Women who exercise regularly throughout their lives have stronger, healthier hearts than those who do not don their ladies fitness clothing often, a study has suggested.

Using own body mass 'is helpful in resistance exercise'

Posted on 04-Apr-11

Older women can benefit from donning their gym clothing and taking part in resistance exercises that include using their own body weight.

Progressive resistance training 'is good for seniors'

Posted on 01-Apr-11

Progressive resistance training can help elderly women to improve their strength in their ladies fitness clothing.