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Running or jogging is one of the best ways there is
to lose weight fast. It burns tons of calories and gets
your body burning fat. Running strengthens the heart,
lungs and can be done just about anywhere at anytime.
The problem is most people don't know where to begin
and usually do it wrong.
In this article I am going to show you an effective
way to start a running or jogging program without
killing yourself.
The first mistake people make when they begin a
running or jogging program is that they run too fast.
This will leave you out of breath and spent in about 5
or 10 minutes. When this happens people generally think
to themselves that anyone who runs is crazy or likes
punishing themselves.
This simply is not true. Once I found out how to run
properly, I was able to run a few miles with ease and
comfort.
I had been running for about a month and was up to
two miles. But at the end of these two miles, I felt as
if I was going to keel over and die. My legs hurt. My
lungs hurt. Everything felt wrong.
I thought I would just keep running these two miles
until it became easier, but it never did. It got harder,
if anything.
Then I heard about a guy named Stu Mittleman. This
guy had run from San Diego to New York in 56 days.
Basically Stu ran two marathons a day for 56 days. So I
bought his book called Slow Burn and it completely
changed any negative feelings I had about running.
The first thing I did was bought a heart rate
monitor. This cost around 100 dollars and was the best
purchase I have ever made. It allowed me to monitor my
heart rate and stay at a comfortable running level, even
while running up hills.
What I did, was started running at 50 to 70% of my
maximum heart rate. At first, I felt like I was going
too slow and not getting a good workout. But within a
week, I was able to run 4 miles without any problems.
The best thing was that after the four miles, I felt
incredible. Instead of feeling like I was going to die
before, I actually felt better.
To find your targeted heart rate zone, do the
following:
Subtract your age from 220. Then multiply this by .50
and .70 and that will give you your targeted zone.
Example: Age 28
220-28 = 192
192 x .50 = 96
192 x .70 = 134
By this example, if you are 28, then you should be
running in the heart rate zone of 96 to 134. To make it
easier to remember, just round it up to 100-135.
If you are running in this zone, you will probably be
very comfortable and be able to run a good distance.
You see, the problem people usually face is that they
start off running too fast. You just need to slow down.
It isn't necessarily how hard you run, but that you are
moving as much as possible, as often as possible.
Once you begin to add mileage, you will get in better
shape and be running faster anyways. You just won't be
working any harder. Your body will adapt, and you will
begin to move more efficiently, without more effort.
This program worked perfect for me, and has turned me
into a runner for life. I hope it does the same for you.
About The Author
This article was written by Jason Barger. Jason has
been helping people lose weight with his breakthrough
book, Primal Weight Loss. To learn more about his
philosophy and programs you can visit
http://www.primalhealth.com |
