If you want to get the most out of a running regimen for weight loss, setting crazy weight loss goals and then running like crazy may not be the most advantageous way to get things done. Here are some tips for running for optimum weight loss.
- Running often has numerous other impacts besides just your calorie burning effort and weight loss. You will build strength in your legs and abdomen, will impact your heart rate, and may even become more flexible. Try setting other realistic and measurable goals that can be tracked during your running. Give yourself a fitness test and look at the other ways that you are becoming healthier through running. Can you touch your toes? Can you run a mile more quickly? Are you suddenly able to run for longer periods of time without feeling tired? These are all measurable goals that can help you get the most out of your running routine, even if the scale is not always showing you the results that you want.
- Mix things up with different types of running. Take a long, leisurely jog on Monday, then when you go out on Wednesday, run for a shorter period of time but on an incline instead. To toss things up further, go out on Friday with a much higher intensity level in mind. Sprints can take off the fat and burn off the calories more quickly than leisurely jogging, so end your running regimen for the week with a few good hard sprints. Each of these types of running burns calories at completely unique rates, and they also impact different parts of your body as well.
- To make your runs last longer, mix them up with small walking periods. Run for a few minutes, and then slow to a walk to catch your breath. You may find yourself doubling or even tripling how long you are out there, if you give yourself small breaks to catch up and regulate your heartbeat and breathing again.
- If you find yourself having trouble mustering the motivation to go running, bring an iPod or another mp3 player and focus on that instead. If you're not interested in music, consider bringing an audio book. Some mp3 players can even pick up on radio stations, so you could be listening to NPR or your favorite rock station while running along your favorite trail. This may be the perfect amount of distraction to help you forget how much you didn't want to go running today.
Running is a great way to lose weight, build strength, tone muscles and even improve flexibility. Running can improve your heart function and lung function and give you a better overall sense of health. Sometimes it just takes a little extra motivation to get the most out of your running routine. Implement one or more of these tips into your regimen and you may see a completely different side of running, finding it more enjoyable than ever before.
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Originally posted 2008-11-20 05:39:43. Republished by Blog Post Promoter
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This is so interesting, I really like the idea about using music as something to focus on.
Johnny
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