How to Run to Lose Weight

Running has long been known to condition the body and help maintain weight. Running on a treadmill is a great alternative to the outdoors, when the weather is not that suitable. Your treadmill workout, can be fine tuned to aide you in your weight loss. Running at different speeds and inclines can help you burn fat quickly and keep you toned. Whether you are a beginner or seasoned runner, the following steps will help keep your routine in check, while showing you the proper ways to run to lose weight.

Things You'll Need

  • The desire to be fit
  • A treadmill
  • Water bottle
  • Comfortable clothing
  • Good running shoes
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Instructions

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      Start with some stretches. Leg and calf stretches are very important to keep you from straining your muscles.

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      Begin your running routine at a slower pace. It is always wise to start slowly and increase speed gradually. Your body should have the opportunity to warm up. A speed of 2.5 miles per hour is a good, comfortable pace.

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      Continue your warm up for about two minutes, afterwards increasing your speed to a jog. This jogging speed will be the speed that you drop back to after a brisk run. The speed should feel comfortable, smooth and not a strain.

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      Follow the warm up with a combination of a faster running speeds and your comfortable jogging speed , in order to kickstart the fat burn process.

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      Raise the treadmills incline when you feel comfortable, and this will also aid in the weight loss process.

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      Alternate your routine between a steady jog and brisk run for a period of thirty minutes for beginners and one hour for seasoned runners.

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      Cool down at your 2.5 mile per hour walking pace for at least two minutes, following your running weight loss routine.