Weight Reduction Why Walking is the New Running

There is a word that most overweight people dislike, it is a word that turns people off and makes their mind switch to another channel to avoid thinking about it. Unfortunately it is a key part to weight reduction and something that when done correctly can be the cause of your success.

The word is……………..Exercise!

Now stay with me here, switch your mind back on to what I am saying stay, in this same frame.The reason most overweight people do not like the 'E' word is because they have set up in their mind that in equals pain and like most people they will do anything to avoid pain. There is a better way and you can find the better way when you begin to understand that there are different 'types' of exercise (hey, don't disappear - stay with me now) At the lowest level there are 2 forms of exercise, these are; Aerobic and  Anaerobic

Aerobic exercise causes your heart and muscles to work very hard, pumping blood round your body at a high rate to get the oxygen to the muscles in order for them to keep working. A side effect of this is that it produces acid in your muscles, lactic acid to be precise. It is this lactic acid that causes you muscles to stiffen up after you have finished, causing you pain. Lactic acid also stays in your system for a long time as your body finds it hard to break it down. If your body cannot break the acid down it wraps it up and stores it as fat! The main type of aerobic exercise that people do on a regular basis is running, yes this helps build fitness but if you want to reduce your weight you can only concentrate on building fitness once you get down to a sufficient weight. What you should concentrate on to start with is reducing your weight and nothing else, fitness comes later.

This is where anaerobic exercise comes in.

Anaerobic exercise causes the heart to work harder than normal which still pushes the blood and oxygen around the body but does not work the muscles as hard and therefore does not create lactic acid. Further more anaerobic exercise helps in releasing stored fat and acid and helps it into the waste system so that the body can get rid of it. Remember you cannot 'burn' off your weight. The phrase 'burning off calories' is a myth!

The weight you get rid of has to leave your body somehow and it is through your waste system that this happens. So, what is the best form of anaerobic exercise? I hear you ask Well, as the title of this article suggests it is walking. My suggestion to you is that you walk for 1 ? hours at least 3 times per week and that should be broken down into the following; ? 15 minutes warm up walking at a pace slightly faster than your normal walking pace ? 60 minutes walking at a high pace that gets your heart pumping ? 15 minutes warm down walking at your normal walking pace.

If you cannot manage that to start with find your own level and start there and slowly build up to this level. Remember the warm up and warm down though as this is vital. Enjoy your walking.

Yours truly,

Graham Nicholls

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Introduction

Instructions

Steps

Tips & Warnings

• Take into account the other stresses in your life. Modify your schedule when necessary.
• Always warm up before doing any speed work.
• Consider using a heart-rate monitor, especially for speed work.
• Cool down by running slower and then stretching.
• Find a training partner or group - this is particularly helpful when doing speed work.
• Consult an experienced runner or a coach for advice.
• Change directions when training on a track, if possible. This will balance the stress placed on the inside leg.

Overall Tips & Warnings

• If you have any condition which would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity. This information is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice or treatment.

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You have to run to lose weight!!!

If u see that a diet do no results with your weight you should do exercises that help you doing that. One of the easiest and healthy is "running". All u need is just a pair of shoes, a t-shirt, pants, and a few calories to burn.

To lose fat, you need to eat fewer calories or burn more energy. Your body stores the excess calories that you consume as body fat. So if you want to reduce your body fat, you need either to consume fewer calories, or burn more energy. Any weight-loss programme is only going to succeed if it delivers one or both of these.

Running serves as an excellent workout choice to lose weight and keep in shape. It helps a great deal in getting rid of your flabby abs and achieve a beautiful body that you had always craved for. In fact, today, health experts also recommend running for weight loss. The results won't be magical but definitely far more effective, when compared to other forms of physical workouts. Running about 25 to 30 miles per week leads to a loss of about 2800 calories.

You don't need to necessarily go in for fast pace running to lose weight. Rather, focus on long distance running at a slow pace, to fasten your weight loss program. People tend to diet to shape up their bodies, but it is definitely not a good idea to control weight. In fact, on the contrary, it is advisable to forego the very thought of going on a diet and rather make an attempt to run to lose weight. So, lose weight by running, because that is a healthy way of managing your weight and also it will ensure the glow on your face.

When you want to lose weight running you should take care of a few advices that will help you about the administration of the food and will have instantly results. The most of trainers recommend this and say that is the healthiest way to lose weight.

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If you think you would enjoy jogging or running, here's how to get started. First, check with your doctor and get a good pair of running shoes. Start out by jogging slowly until your legs feel heavy or hurt or you feel tired. Then stop for the day, even if you have taken only a few steps. Do this every day or every other day. You should be able to work up to the point where you can jog slowly for at least 20 minutes. If you're happy with this program, you don't have to go any further. However, if you want to improve, follow the training methods that competitive runners use.

On one day, start out slowly and gradually pick up the pace. When you start to feel uncomfortable, slow down. When you recover, pick the pace up again. On the next day, if your legs feel stiff, don't try to run. If your legs feel fresh, run very slowly. Try to do these gradual pickup workouts every other day. Never do them when your legs are stiff or tired.

After a few months of alternating days of pickups and slow runs, you are ready to take the next step: intervals and longer runs. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, run faster. On Tuesday, try to run 220 yards fast (half a track length), rest and then repeat the 220-yard runs until your legs start to feel stiff. On Thursday, try to run two to five miles fairly fast, and on Sunday, try to increase your distance so you can run for at least one hour. On the other days, either run slowly, or if your legs feel stiff, take the day off.

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