Jogging is probably the easiest way you can burn those calories and
reduce fat deposits and it is also the most ignored. People tend to go
for high tech gym workoutsbut easily forget that a simple running
exercise like jogging can help them get far more benefits than any hard
workout can. Here are some important jogging tips for beginners.
What is Jogging?
Jogging is a low impact form of exercise which involves running slowly
at a pace of six miles per hour. Some other light impact exercises in
addition to jogging are stair climbing, swimming, cycling or walking
instead of jogging. We will discuss these later.
Beginning with jogging
The best time to jog is in the morning. So set your alarm and wake up
around six in the morning. If you find that difficult, make it 7 am. But
beyond that you will not be able to get the maximum benefit of jogging.
This is because early in the morning, the air is fresh and the oxygen
content in the air is high. When you jog in the mornings and gasp for
breath your lungs are filled with oxygen which is needed to burn off
calories. As the day progresses, the oxygen content in the air reduces
and thereby you lose something you could have so easily got if only you
got up a few hours early.
So as a first jogging tip, make it a habit to go to bed early and walk
up early. Try to keep two alarms. One to go off at 6.00 AM giving you a
signal that it is time to wake up in another hour and another to go at
7.00 AM when it is time to get up and go for jogging.
You can also use indoor jogging track but the best way to go jogging is
by going out of your house in the open. The beach is a good place to
jog, but the best place is a garden with plenty of trees. These areas
are rich sources of oxygen early in the morning.
Getting ready to go jogging
Jogging can be made more beneficial by drinking a lot of fluids,
especially water. After getting up in the morning do not eat anything.
Just wash your mouth and drink at least half liter of water. Don't drink
too much as you will have difficulty running. Make sure that you do not
eat anything and leave the stomach empty. If you feel too tired, you
can carry along some fruit juice that you can drink on the way. Citrus
fruit juices are the best.
Warming up
Before you start to jog, warm up your body. You can do this by skipping
or jumping in the same place. Sit-ups and stretches are also a good way
to warm up your body. Once you feel energetic, start to jog slowly. Do
not jog for more than a kilometer for beginners. You can slowly increase
the area you jog as the days progress and your body gets used to the
jogging schedule.Click here to read more about warm up!
What to wear while jogging?
While jogging, wear something lightweight. Do not put on tight pants.
Keep it loose. This is because, your body will sweat as you jog and
loose clothes will ensure proper perspiration. Keep in mind that the
more you perspire the better. Take it as a sign that your body is
burning down those calories and fat.
What to do when feeling too tired?
If you are just starting out, then chances are that you might feel too
tired at times. If this happens, stand or sit down in one place and
practice deep breathing. Inhale deeply and fill up your lungs with air.
Drink energy fluids like fruit juices. This will help you get back on
your feet and jogging in less time. Hope these jogging tips helped you.
So until then.. happy jogging!
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