Must-read for women: 6 tips to make running easier

Run three days a week, and just 15 minutes each day is enough. Running for 20–30 minutes can help enhance your cardiovascular fitness and muscle strength, but even a 15-minute jog can help you build the habit. Next time you walk the dog, try jogging. You could also jog for 15 minutes after work to the next MRT station or to pick up your kids. In the long run, it’ll be effortless and stress-free, and both your physical and mental condition will improve.

No matter what your motivation is, running should be a highly personal activity. The key to sticking with it in the long term is finding the method and pace that works for you. We hope you can pick and choose from these suggestions according to your own situation, so you can truly enjoy the pleasure that exercise brings through running.