Tips for Staying Motivated to Jog

By James Steele


Jogging or running is one of the simplest exercises you can do, as it can be done almost anywhere with no special equipment. Jogging offers several health benefits and is one of the most effective calorie burning exercises. To help get started jogging or to get more out of your current routine, use the following tips.

When you choose to run for a living, you need to make sure you stick to your plan. Many people are really enthused with a running routine when they first start, but sometimes people can go overboard with it. That's when they usually suffer an injury, like a pulled muscle, and they'll usually stop running for months at a time. This is not the way to get the real benefits of running. Just go a little bit at a time until you've followed your plan all the way to your goal. When it comes to running, you can't go wrong with 3 days/week for thirty minutes at a time. When you first start out, forget about how fast you're going. You will always get more out of running if you just do it without worrying about how fast you're going, instead of going too hard until you burn out. Make sure you never run when you are sick or hurt, but don't mistake that for pushing yourself when you don't want to run. If you use every possible excuse to avoid running, such as being a little tired or too busy, then you won't be able to maintain your running program for very long.

Jogging can be an enjoyable activity but it's still a good idea to study the many health benefits it offers. This knowledge can be used as motivation for days when you don't want to go running. Jogging is great activity if you are trying to lose weight but you have to be consistent.

One of the best ways to start off with running or jogging is to begin by power walking. 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. It doesn't matter how slowly you go, and then take your time and make slow improvements. Then, when you feel you're ready, you can break into a slow jog and proceed at your own pace. Many people try to do too much, too fast; and that is inviting injuries. There are a lot of ex-runners who are unable to run because of old injuries, and power walking is an excellent alternative for them. We still recommend walking first because it's a safe and effective way to get used to running.

To help you avoid injuries, you need to listen to your body and watch for any warning signs. Pushing yourself to the point of being over exhausted is not a good idea. If you are just starting out with jogging, start off slowly and gradually increase your speed and distance. If you feel any sharp pains, stop running, and if the pain doesn't go away, see your doctor. You will end up doing more harm than good if you push too hard, so pay attention to how you feel when you run.

You can take advantage of the benefits that running has to offer at just about any age - but see your doctor if you think you need to. We're all human, and sometimes you won't feel like running - but do it anyway, and you'll usually find that once you start, you'll be glad you did. Be sure to follow proper procedures so your muscles and bones stay healthy and strong.




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