Does long-term night running deplete yang energy?
Sep 26, 2024
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Zhang Xiuhong
Introduction
In general, long-term night running usually does not damage yang energy, but attention should be paid to the intensity of the exercise. Engaging in moderate night running over a prolonged period—such as 3 to 5 times per week, 30 minutes to 1 hour per session—and performing adequate warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after running can improve metabolic rate and enhance physical fitness without impairing yang energy. Moderate exercise helps strengthen the body.
Generally speaking, regular night running usually does not harm yang energy, but attention should be paid to the intensity of the exercise. The specific analysis is as follows:
Engaging in moderate night running over a long period—such as 3–5 times per week, 30 minutes to 1 hour per session—and performing adequate warm-up and cool-down exercises before and after running can improve metabolic rate and enhance physical fitness without impairing yang energy. Appropriate exercise helps strengthen the body and promote the circulation of qi and blood, thereby actually supporting the generation and preservation of yang energy.
Try to choose a suitable time for night running, avoiding exercising too late, which may interfere with sleep. After night running, pay attention to keeping warm and resting adequately, promptly replenish fluids and nutrients, and avoid consuming excessive amounts of hard-to-digest food.
However, for some individuals, frequent and intense night running that exceeds their physical capacity may lead to excessive fatigue, overconsumption of energy, and even damage to yang energy. Therefore, when engaging in long-term night running, it is important to reasonably plan the amount and intensity of exercise according to individual constitution and health status, avoiding overexertion.
