Everyone enjoys a runners high, or has at least heard of it. Running and/or jogging will firm up and tone your body. This will also help to lose weight since it burns a lot of calories and also will boost your mood and leave you energetic. Running, if made a habit, helps fight off diabetes, various heart diseases and certain kind of cancers. Follow the following guide to get started on running regularly.

• Step I: Practice some stretching exercises after and before your workout or running routine. This will reduce your chances of getting an injury and body in good shape. Some examples of some good running exercises are: Hamstring stretch, Calf stretch, Quadricep stretch, lower and hip stretches.
• Step II: Mind your posture. Your posture is important when running. Pull in your abdominal muscles tightly and keep your upper half of the body relaxed and calm. To stride efficiently, push off using the balls of your foot and land on the heel toe of the other foot. Keep your arms as close to your body as possible and swing them back to front, and not swing them across your body.
• Step III: When starting, start by walking as this will warm up your body. When starting off you might have to progress from a slow walk to walking fast, then from walking fast to jogging and then eventually move on to running. In the beginning stages you should push yourself outside your boundaries for short time bursts as this will improve your running capabilities. For example walk for 5 minutes and then speed walk/ jog for 1 minute. Repeat this schedule five days a week for half an hour everyday.  After you get some practice in a couple of weeks aim for running for 2 minutes along with 2 minutes of walking. Always remember to listen to yourself and keep raising the time limit that you spend running or jogging. Always walk when you get tired (never stop). These intervals will build up your endurance and also help your body to burn up a lot more calories than otherwise.
• Step IV: Buy yourself a good pair of running shoes. This is important as running with bad shoes can lead to various leg, knee and back problems. The type of shoes you buy depends on the kind of area you plan to run on. Also remember to replace your shoes every once in a while to avoid health issues.
• Step V: Never give up. It will hurt in the start and your body will beg you to stop. But you have to be persistent and soon running will be your favorite new healthy hobby. Running will compliment your regular workout or weight loss program well. Once confident enough about your skills as a runner you can try running a local marathon just for the pleasure of it.

Tips:

Progress will be slow. Most people who start running expect too much and end up quitting before time. It is vital that you give yourself enough time to get into routine.

Always get professional medical exercise before starting off on a new exercise plan.

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Running means moving swiftly on feet. Running is the natural activity of the body, and the best exercise a human can ever get in this life. Running has numerous benefits on body, mind, and soul than any other exercise. The benefit of running on the mind contains improved cognitive abilities of mental speed, concentration, clarity of thought, mental stability, etc.  The physical benefits of running consist of improved synchronized breathing, weight, appetite, improved bone density, liveliness, better intestine, lungs, heart, modest strength (legs). Running is also a combination of exercises such as jogging, dancing, aerobics, and any other nimbleness activity.

Running also has some religious association, for inspiration, and it rewards individual with a pleasant attitude. While running, the instinctual vision and response need a definite amount of internal self trust.

Instructions:

• Before you go for any kind of workout or exercise, warm up your body or stretch. Stretching helps to avoid any injuries, and keeps the flexibility of the body.

• Always maintain proper posture while running, keep your upper body relaxed and pull your abdominal muscles tightly.

• Keep your arms close to your body; try to swing it in front and back of your body not across it. Try to push off your feet and allow it to land on your toes for efficient gait.

• Before running, warm up your body by walking. If you want to be a runner, you will have to progress from slow paced walking to a faster pace. And then from speed walk to jog, and from jogging to running.

• If you want to improve your running skills, try to get over your comfort zone slowly and gradually. Firstly you could walk for 5 minutes, jog for 2 to 3 minutes. Keep repeating this procedure for at least 20 to 30 minutes, 4 days a week.

• After a couple of weeks, increase your walking and jogging time, this will help in building up your stamina, and also burn up your body calories.

• Get good running shoes for yourself. And keep separate shoes for running (i.e. marathon or trail running) and for workout.

• Running is a tough task; it takes lots of strength and lots of stamina. Initially you are going to face lots of body pain and. But if you are determined to be a runner, then never ever give up!!!

Tips:

• Running demands lot of strength so you will have to progress slowly. Do not over do it and never expect too much too soon

• Always consult with your doctor before going for any new exercise.

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