Posts tagged weightloss
If You Hate Running,Try This!
Aug 1st
Here’s how to change up your workouts — and stay motivated.
When it comes to exercise, you know you need to include cardio, strength and flexibility training, but if you’re fed up with the same old running, lifting and stretching, energize your workout with some new ideas.
Cardio
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Running for weight loss
Jul 2nd
Every weight loss program depends expanding more energy through intentional exercise than you obtain from the food you eat. Walking and running are both excellent forms of exercise. Neither requires any special equipment aside from a pair of shoes that provide adequate support. While both running and walking provide huge benefits, there are some things that you may want to consider before embarking on a running program.
First and always most important, consult your doctor. Depending on how much weight you need to lose, extra pounds mean extra pressure on knee and hip joints. If you end up with an injury from your running program, you may be discouraged from continuing.
Secondly, start slowly. The folks at eHow have a check list that can be very helpful for beginners. The web page provides information on everything from shoes to proper breathing, all issues that can be very helpful for beginning runners.