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Targeted Muscles

The hamstrings, quadriceps, hip flexors, gluteals and calf muscles of your legs and the core area (mid section) all get a good workout while jogging. The arms and upper body receive a workout to a lesser degree as well.

Jogging is very good at toning muscles through repetitive motion rather than building muscle mass. The legs and gluteals are where you will feel the effects of jogging the most. While these muscles will benefit from a jogging routine, the muscle that receives the greatest workout is the heart.

Jogging challenges the heart and the rest of the entire cardiovascular system. Jogging is a very good exercise type for elevating the heart rate to your target heart rate, maintaining that level, and forcing the lungs to work hard to provide the large muscles of your lower body with oxygen. For this reason, and several others, jogging is an excellent form of cardiovascular exercise.