Are you a walker trying to start running?
Posted by
Kim N.
Although walking is effective in improving cardiovascular health and maintaining a healthy weight, it's obvious that it's not the most effective method. Running, even at a very slow speed, will increase your heart rate while exercising, causing it to develop even more, and also burn more calories per unit of time. But, if you've never run before, it can be overwhelming. When I'm working with clients who are trying to learn to run, we take baby steps. Outside, we walk from one utility pole to the next, then jog from that utility pole to the next. We first do this walk/jog exercise for 10 minutes, then work out way up to 20 minutes. Once we build up to 20 minutes, we try and jog for 2 utility pole lengths, so we slowly increase the time spent jogging. This is a great way to get comfortable running!
Posted by Kim N.
Although walking is effective in improving cardiovascular health and maintaining a healthy weight, it's obvious that it's not the most effective method. Running, even at a very slow speed, will increase your heart rate while exercising, causing it to develop even more, and also burn more calories per unit of time. But, if you've never run before, it can be overwhelming. When I'm working with clients who are trying to learn to run, we take baby steps. Outside, we walk from one utility pole to the next, then jog from that utility pole to the next. We first do this walk/jog exercise for 10 minutes, then work out way up to 20 minutes. Once we build up to 20 minutes, we try and jog for 2 utility pole lengths, so we slowly increase the time spent jogging. This is a great way to get comfortable running!