Running for weight loss
Running is not only practical, it is also the easiest, cheapest way to get healthy and in shape. Running, as a cardio exercise can benefit anyone – young or old.
Imagine, you do not have to sign up for a gym, nor do you need to purchase expensive equipment to enjoy running.
Before you start Here are few things to remember…
What do you want to accomplish?
Are you running for just weight loss Or you want to improve endurance
Get a healthy heart?
If you are clear on your goals here are few things that will help you.
If you goal is all the above (weight loss, endurance and healthy heart). You are better off with interval running method. Long slow running will help you lose weight but chances are it’ll slow your metabolism.
If you want to get your heart pumping with full power.. Interval running is the way to go…
First thing you have to do is schedule a time for running. Say you want to run 3 times a week and 3 times you want to walk leisurely. This will be good program to lose weight.
Second thing is Include Long Runs with interval running. Say If you are running intervals on Mon/Wed/Fri. Then Pick one day per week for Long running (say wed).
Third Interval running will be done with intensity. Sprint for 10 seconds and then walk 10 seconds and so on… This way You don’t have to spend much time. 10 sprints like that will burn fat like butter on hot stove.
Or you can run with moderate speed for 200 m/400 m, Jog for 100m/200 m and so on… 10 sprints of 200 m / 400 m will be more th an enough for average person.
Fourth - Don’t just push your body into running. Build your stamina, endurance and then aim for goals (400 m X 10) or 5 miles run.
I hope I am giving you few ideas for you to implement.
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