How To Run
How To Run - Running Tips for Runners
Running is good, I run 3 times a week and I love / hate (long story) doing it as it does help your overal stamina and just general wellbeing.
However if you want to lose weight, and in a short timeframe, then running a half marathon might not get you the results you want. You should look into increasing your cardio and actually do a cardio workout instead of running for your life.
Reason number 1:
A good cardio workout will push you a lot harder than running a distance. Short sprints and bursts of energy workouts will increase your heart rate a lot faster and better than running a 5km run.
Reason number 2:
Doing these cardio workouts, not just sprints but all sort of jump exercices, will give you a full body workout which is more intense than running alone. Therefore you are able to train a lot more body segments which helps you burn calories and fat.
Reason number 3:
Running a long distance is great for training your endurance. You will be able to run at a pace for a long time but if you would start with short sprints and rests you will find out that you will a lot more worn out after your run. Even if you do the same distance.
So for a good workout you should look into a HIIT. High-intensity interval training. Example: alternate 60sec jogging with 30sec sprints for 15mins. Pros & cons of HIIT cardio:
- More Efficient. Burns more fat and increases your cardiovascular fitness more than long duration cardio does.
- More Fun, Less Time-Consuming. Takes only 15-20mins and is much more fun than 30-45mins long duration cardio.
- More Difficult. HIIT will make you puke if you’re a beginner with zero endurance. HIIT can also mess with your recovery.
If you don’t know where to start than this “course” or workout series is able to help you on your way and give you some great examples how to properly do a cardio workout where you actually get rid of the fat and increase your cardio.
Rusty Moore is one of the leading fitness guys in the world had so there is no better place to start.
Till next time and keep it moving!
Ralph
