Many of us know how to run and lose weight, what most of us don’t think about is how much running can benefit your health as well as this. The fact is I could write endlessly on this truth.

You can partake in running almost anywhere and at any time, thanks to technology you can now run inside if you wish (ad own a treadmill), people either really enjoy running, or they really hate it. Even people who  hated the idea of running, now like it. They were able to push through the mental block and see the health benefits that go with running.

So how do we run and lose weight? We should begin with some quick tips on running.

Running Fundamentals:

1.  Start your running workout with some stretches. You will want to stretch your leg and calf muscles out fully. If you fail to do this you can easily hurt your muscles and put a sudden end to your new running habit!

2) Start slow, then build up. That way, your body will have time to adjust to the exertion. I would recommend this for about two to three minutes, a little longer if you are inexperienced.

3) After a quick 3 minute warm up start to go faster. Keeping in mind that this is the speed that you will be dropping back to after your run. So make sure you can maintain it nicely without too much effort.

4. After you jog at this pace, increase to an even quicker, yet still controllable pace. It is at this speed that you will maximize your ability to burn fat. If you are on a treadmill, you may want to increase the incline at this point, this will greatly increase your body’s ability to burn fat.

5) Mix up your speed from running to jogging regularly. If you are just starting out running then aim to run for about 30 minutes, if you are a bit more experienced then you can aim for an hour.

That is the fundamental framework for high intensity interval training workouts. Using HIIT allows your body to burn fat at its very fastest. 

What makes running a great way to lose weight?

Running allows you to burn plenty of calories, more so than if you just sit at home watching TV! It has been proven to be one of the best cardiovascular exercises for burning calories.

Running in this way while also adhering to a sensible diet is sure to produce the weight and fat loss results you desire. The next benefit to running is the fact it allows you to workout not only your legs, but also your heart, lungs and even hands. It means you will be able to take bigger and deeper breathes. By processing more oxygen, your body will become a more effective fat burner.

Another added benefit of running is a lower blood pressure, a relaxing effect as well as better circulation.

If reading about all of these benefits doesn’t it make you want to start running and lose weight, it not nothing will!