Running is a simple but effective exercise for a fit and healthy body. You do not need an equipment or much of planning to do it. You can run outdoor, in a natural, green and fresh environment. You can simulate it on your treadmill, in all weathers and temperatures. Your treadmill is one of the best fitness equipment you have for your runs. Tips for fitness running and your healthier body is a try to share the tips for a better running regime.
You can yourself think of many ideas on: how to make most of your running. A lot has written and told about it. You can read all those tips and advice and follow to get most of your running exercise. Here we will share with you few tips from our own knowledge and experience. You can act upon any or all of them to boost your fitness benefits out of your regular running routine.
1. Pre-running
Running comprises of three parts. First, is pre-running. Second, running itself. Third, post-running.
Pre-running part includes your body warm-up. You need to make your body ready for running. Avoid hitting atrack without a warm-up exercise. It can cause a strain or injury to your body. It can get you tired quickly.
Your body muscles can’t take intense pressure without being able to adapt to it. You can do sit-ups or a take a short walk, gradually pick up the pace and launch your body into full running. Stretching out all your body muscles increases their flexibility. Your body having remained inactive for a period of time becomes stiff and rigid. You need to stretch your legs, arms and other body parts to make them ready for running.
Without stretching injuries like pulling off of strains is common. Stretching also relieves tension from your body muscles. They become relax and endurable.
It is recommended to start with a short walk. Despite warm-up and stretching your body is sometimes ready to running at a faster pace and speed. When you start with a walk, your body gradually regains its energy and strength. It finds the level of its old routine and intensity. Then you are ready to run then.
2. Running
Running is the actual and most exciting part of your exercise. Do make sure you get most out of it to your fitness and health gains.
While running try to utilize all parts of your body. Effective use of your arms is as important to your fitness purpose as is use of your legs. Maintaining a proper arms posture helps you drive more thrust and power from your body.
Don’t let your arms stay stiff and rigid while running. Let them loosened up and moving along your running. When your arms move with pace of your legs, they support their strength and moving-forward tone.
Your waist and shoulders also take up as much stress and pressure of running as much your legs and arms take. Make a use of them too by maintaining a proper body posture.
Don’t lean forward too much while running. It is better to maintain an upright posture. It will support your waist and shoulder muscles.
Maintaining a proper and consistent pace is necessary. Once you start your runyou can be slower. After your body finds its old momentum and pace, try and maintain that pace throughout.
In running,a consistency is very important. It is not just essential from perspectiveof running regularly,but also at what pace you run. You have an option of wearing fitness trackers. You can monitor and track your pace throughout your run.
As you get closer to your run’s end, you may pick up your pace to increase your body strength and thrust to a next level. It will test and expand your body potential and endurance. It will make it more endurable for a longer run. When you don’t feel reading and willing for running outside, make use of your home fitness equipment i.e. your fixed bike or treadmill to keep you in shape.
3. Post-running
After running for a time and distance, you need to take care of hydration need of your body. If you don’t drink water while running, which is recommended by many, drink a lot of water after running.
However, don’t start drinking water immediately after you stop running. Take a breather. If you feel too thirsty and out of energy, take a couple of sips of water. Allow your body cool and calm down before you drink water or other liquids such as juices in a sufficient quantity.
You should also eat some fruits such as bananas, which are focused to boost short-term energy. Have a half-hour gap at least before you take a proper meal. Eat a quality food and have proper regular meals to meet additional energy demand of your body. Eating is an integral part of your exercise.
Monitor your heart rate and cardio health regularly. Stop or cut short span of your run if you witness any unusual changes in your body. You may also get yourself examined by your physician.
I hope this tips for fitness post would be beneficial for you and you can follow these tips for better running schedule.
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Author bio
Sophie is a fitness and health consultant. He offers advice and help to people seeking to improve their fitness and health. She is currently associated with Xn8 Sports who specialize in designing, manufacturing and selling Boxing, MMA & Fitness gear and accessories.
Manuel and Abeer
Hi author,
Can you specify how to start running for someone who is a beginner in their fitness journey?
Shamik
Hello. Always start with a small steps and not start with running since you are beginner. Start with small walk for some distance and gradually make it a brisk walk followed by slow running/jogging to full course running. I would recommend to give all the preliminary steps at least 10-15 days before moving to the next steps. By this time your body will get adjusted to the routine. Hope this helps.