Some Tips to Running for FitnessTired of laying around and feeling like a bum? Are you the kind of person who spends their time watching more TV than is necessary? Or maybe you spend too much time playing video games on your computer or in web forums hopelessly replying other posters, trying to win un-winnable arguments with other people. Do you just feel worn down, bloated and bad? Have you tried lifting weights and just been bored? Are you simply not fit? If so, my best advice for you is to get up off that couch and start running for fitness. Why Run for Fitness?Running for fitness involves almost every part of your body, and some muscle groups you may not even know existed! The main muscle you train when running is... your heart. It is the best exercise you can do for your respiratory and circulatory systems. Not only is running for fitness a workout for your body, but the constant repetitive motions and deep breathing involved can have a meditative effect on your mind putting you into a calm state of peace and tranquility. Need more reasons of why running for fitness is good for you? Check out the benefits of running. How to Start RunningRunning is the fastest, cheapest and most beneficial way for you to get into form, feel better about yourself, and to lengthen your life. All you need is a good pair of running shoes, some running attire made up of materials that dry quickly (avoiding cotton products), and some motivation! And then what? Just run. As one quote in the running quotes section goes: Good running shoes: $99.95 Race entry fee: $ 25.00 45 minutes of silence doing a 10K WITHOUT my kids....PRICELESS! Know a good running quote as well? Submit it here. When you start running for fitness, make sure to start slow. Try to get into a bit of a routine by running about three times a week. Running can be painful starting out. There is a way however to make it a bit easier for you: use one of my beginners running programs. They are all run/walk programs, running programs which alternate running and walking. For beginning runners, I think this makes a lot of sense. And judging by the feedback I get, the popularity of the pages in my statistics and the number of people who sign up for the beginner running programs, I am not the only one who thinks so. When not using a running program, be at least sure to build up your mileage sensibly. See for some tips here. Where Do You Run for Fitness?You can run for fitness outdoors in the country, using a treadmill while watching TV, or around a track while you listen to your music player. Some people even read books or magazines while running for fitness indoors on a treadmill. It never seized to amaze me when I was studying at Colorado State University. I was doing my run around the indoor track which was elevated above the gym. Down there the girls were running the treadmills and riding the bikes while reading novels, doing homework, even knitting. Talk about multi-tasking! Keep up the MotivationRunning for fitness is never easy, so you will need to have a strong will and support from your family and friends, at least at the onset, in order to help you get off that couch every day! But in the long run you'll be happier and healthier for it. To keep up the motivation I can highly recommend setting some shorter and long-term goals, e.g. a weight loss goal (I want to lose 5 kg in 3 months and 10 kgs in 12 months) or a distance goal (I'd like to compete in my local 5k race three months from now). Try to get your family and friends to support you! A good way to stay motivated is to make sure you get a good dosage of running information. You could for example subscribe to the Best Running Tips Newsletter. You can ignore all of the confusing advertisements about weight loss pills and avoid expensive workout equipment. Don't bother with all the videos and books showing "secret workouts" that promise great results for little work. Just start running for fitness which is a tried and true method of feeling great! Wish to get more running tips? Subscribe to the Best Running Tips Newsletter or to my site blog. Go from Running for Fitness Page to Beginner Running Tips Page Go from Running for Fitness Page to Best Running Tips Homepage Beginners Instructions to Beginners Running Programs | Beginners Running Program 1 | Beginners Running Program 2 | Beginners Running Program 3 | Running Programs FAQ | The Benefits of Running | How to Start Running | Running for Weight Loss | Running and Weight Loss | Running for Fitness Like this page: |
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