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Jogging – It Is
Not Only Easy But Also Effective
Jogging, the term is not aptly defined unlike other activities or
exercises. However, one can say jogging is running at brisk, trotting
pace as a form of exercise for burning calories and cardiopulmonary
well being. We will the discuss benefits of jogging that you can avail
and jogging tips with a section on “how to start jogging”
and including jogging gear.
What Is Jogging? Does It Help In Burning Calories?
Jogging is running as a form of exercise that invigorates growth,
burning of calories and cardiovascular fitness by high impact on places
such as heels and knee joints. Jogging helps burn calories. As per
American Council on Exercise, ACE, estimated that a person of 160
pounds weight can burn away 12-13 calories by jogging at about six
miles an hour speed. However the rate of calories burning varies with
each individual’s weight. There are some interesting statistics
that tell us jogging at 5 miles per hr into 15 mph wind increases
burning of calorie by 15% as opposed to 5% when you are jogging in
opposite direction.
A Brief on Jogging Gears
The most important of all is a pair of jogging shoes. The modern biomechanical
wonders, jogging shoes, absorb impact shocks reducing risk of injury.
The shoes must have good cushioning soles with all round protection,
especially to ankles. You must avoid wearing thin shoes and socks
to avoid injuries and blisters. Initially, when you begin, you may
not need jogging pants but can think of buying after weeks of practice.
When it is time to buy jogging pants, jogging shoes and jogging equipments,
you can consult your mates. Always buy reputed brands. Although high
priced, they payback over time.
Benefits of Jogging
Jogging burns more calories than walking as you consume more oxygen
per mile you run than walking in addition to the impact factor. Circulation
increases briefly as does the heart beat. Once you get seasoned enough,
you begin to see benefits of jogging. You won’t find sudden
thumping of your heart which gets increased and vital oxygen. Jogging
tones muscles too. Perhaps it is the best exercise for overweight
people. Because of the impact they can burn more calories from hips,
thighs and abdominal area. Rotating the torso as you run gives a smoother
stride in addition to strengthening waist muscle.
Top Jogging
Tips
Get jogging tips from friends or a coach before getting started. Here
are some simple tips on jogging.
1. Consulting your physician is important
if you are over weight before getting started with jogging.
2. Give up smoking which, in any case, is detrimental to cardiovascular
fitness. Smokers get exhausted fast could lead to palpitations.
3. Get a good pair of jogging shoes.
4. Avoid jogging on hilly terrain to prevent injury. Running downhill,
you can tumble down injuring yourself.
5. Take longer and steady strides. Land your steps straight without
splaying to prevent ankle injury.
6. Avoid bouncing too much and keep yourself erect. Don’t hunch
over.
7. Choose a pristine place to jog.
8. Begin slowly and increase speed as you get used to jogging. As
a thumb rule, you can step up speed by 10-12 meters a week.
9. Carry a walkman along. Music helps relax the mind.
