2023.09.12

Running For Weight Loss

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I get asked the question many times: “If I start running, will I quickly lose weight?” About quickly - you know my position. As for losing weight, running will definitely help you lose weight.

BUT!

Before you put on your running shoes and start to "drown gas", you need to understand how it works. Firstly, there is no need to rush anywhere, you are not in a competition, no one is chasing you. Start quietly, calmly, with a walk that will smoothly turn into a quick step, and eventually into a slow run. Do not fight off your desire already at the beginning. But more on that later…

SO.

During the run (and after it) the active process of LIPOLYSIS starts, that is, the splitting of fat cells. Under conditions of cardio load, the body begins to spend its “rainy day reserves”, but it does not do this right away! The first 40 minutes of running, our body runs on CARBOHYDRATES (for example, glycogen is a complex carbohydrate that is stored in liver and muscle cells). And only AFTER there is a transition to the fat burning stage.

IF YOU WANT TO LOSE WEIGHT OR DRY OUT.

It’s definitely worth starting to run, but such a workout should last at least 50 minutes, or even longer. I think I don’t need to explain that 50min (and even 30min) at the beginning can’t be run. Do not worry, everything takes time!...

IMPORTANT.

Do not aim to conquer the marathon right away! Run short distances at first and gradually increase the distance. Over time, you will notice that running becomes easier and easier, and your body becomes stronger, more resilient, healthier...

ARE YOU BORED?

Plug in your headphones and listen to an audiobook, music, someone's interview... Before you know it, your workout will fly by.

NO TIME?

We never have it! And it will never be enough! Because there are only 24 hours in a day. Think about something in your daily schedule that could be shifted or optimized to allow at least 30 minutes for yourself. Yes, that's right: not for the run, but ON YOURSELF!

THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.

If you have injuries or serious illnesses (thrombosis), then before you start running, be sure to consult your doctor! No matter how delightful properties running does not have, alas, there are objective reasons when it is better not to run!

REMEMBER.

And of course, the magical effect depends on the frequency and regularity of training. And such statements like “if you run, you will burn everything” do not work!;) So do not neglect your nutrition!