What was the secret of 114 year old Fauja Singh's long life, know how much benefit he gets from running?

Fauja Singh had said in an interview that I am always happy. I eat Punjabi Pinni every day. After this I drink lukewarm water. I drink a glass of milk before sleeping at night and curd in every season.

Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, popularly known as 'Turbaned Tornado', died at the age of 114. He was seriously injured in a road accident on Monday (14 July) on Jalandhar-Pathankot highway. After this, he was admitted to DMC Hospital (Dayanand Medical College and Hospital) in Jalandhar, where he died. Let us know what was the secret of the long life of 114-year-old Fauja Singh and how much benefit does running provide? 

The secret of Fauja Singh's long life

 

 

Fauja Singh was born on 1 April 1911 in Beas Pind of Jalandhar district of Punjab. His legs were very weak in childhood. Due to this, he was unable to walk till the age of five. Despite this, he became the oldest marathon runner in the world. The secret of his long life was hidden in his positive lifestyle, balanced diet and regular exercise. 

According to Dr. Gurpreet Singh, a senior neurosurgeon from Jalandhar who treated Fauja Singh, Fauja Singh's physical and mental strength was the basis of his long life. Running, meditation and balanced diet were part of his daily routine. He always remained positive to avoid mental stress. At the same time, Fauja Singh shared the secret of his fitness in an interview. He said that I am always happy. I eat Punjabi Pinni daily. After this I drink lukewarm water. I take a glass of milk before sleeping at night and curd in every season. Apart from this, he advised to avoid junk food and do regular walks and exercise.

How much benefit does running provide to the body?

Running not only improves physical health, but is also beneficial for mental and emotional health. Let us tell you that Fauja Singh started running at the age of 89. At that time he was battling depression after the death of his wife Gian Kaur and son Kuldeep. Running not only made him physically strong, but also kept him mentally balanced. 

 

Dr. Amarjit Kaur, a cardiologist in Jalandhar, says, running is a cardiovascular exercise, which improves heart health. Blood pressure remains controlled and cholesterol levels also decrease. Regular running strengthens muscles. Bone density increases. Also, stress is reduced. Let's know what are the benefits of running?

• Heart Health: Running strengthens the heart muscles and improves blood circulation. According to a study, 150 minutes of moderate-paced running a week can reduce the risk of heart disease by 30 percent.
• Mental Health: Running increases the secretion of endorphins, which reduces stress and depression. Fauja Singh himself said that running helped him overcome depression.
• Strengthening of bones and muscles: Regular running increases bone density, which prevents problems like osteoporosis.
• Immune System: Running strengthens the immune system, which increases the ability to fight diseases.
• Increase in age: According to a research, people who do regular exercise can live 3 to 7 years longer than normal people.