Friday, September 13, 2013

How To Run To Improve Your Health And Fitness Levels

By Bob Steele


Jogging is a great form of exercise that many people enjoy which also helps boost their energy level and mood. Sticking with a jogging program week after week can become a challenge, though. To avoid slowing your progress way down, you also need to avoid getting injured. Stay healthy and motivated to jog with these tips.

While lots of people love running because it's a way to get outdoors and enjoy nature, sometimes this isn't practical. It's for all those things that can get in the way that treadmills were invented, and you can use them at the gym, home, or evern at work. The treadmill is like a convenience that allows you to cover all the bases when you can't get outside for your run. If the weather is very bad, for example, you can always go to the gym rather than getting soaking wet or slipping on an icy road. The thing about a well-designed treadmill is you have control, and that will give you the ability to actually design an amazing running experience.

One good approach to begin with a running regimen is to do power walking which is quite common. If you are not used to exercise, or haven't done it for a long time, walking can be a great way to gradually get your body accustomed to moving around. The important thing is to listen to your body, and then just make gains according to how you feel. When the time is right, then just simply begin jogging slowly, and go according to your pace and feeling. When you proceed slowly and with caution, then you're reducing the chances of possible injury. Power walking can be a healthy and beneficial activity in itself, and people who cannot run because of an injury or health problem can power walk instead. We still recommend walking first because it's a safe and effective way to get used to running.

Jogging benefits both your cardiovascular health and your bones health. Because jogging releases endorphins, it is an effective mood enhancer. Going jogging when you're feeling down is one of the best ways to feel better.

It really depends on how far you jog because it's not always necessary to drink water while you're jogging if it's really not that far - but hydrate before hand. Don't eat before running unless you want to throw up - simple as that. A little pure fruit juice is also good, but not anything with extra sweeteners, such as soda or energy drinks. Like food, if you drink too much water you can get cramps and vomit. As for drinking while you run, do it in small sips or pay the consequences - but who really wants to carry water while they run? Not me. Post jog hydration is a good idea, and you should only drink water - forget juice or vitamin water or all that other junk - pure water. The hotter and more humid it is, the more important it becomes to hydrate. There are several reasons to take up jogging. Not only will you lose weight but it will help with your overall fitness level. You will see it can even improve your mood. The key to getting the most out of jogging is consistency. Using the jogging tips just discussed will help you get started with this simple but powerful exercise.




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