How to Get the Most out of Jogging

By James Steele


Milliions of people have been jogging for a long time because they enjoy it and also love the health benefits. After a good warm-up, all you need to do is go outside and begin, and you know you'll be doing your body a great favor. We have some great tips for you that will help you to extract the maximum from your jogging.

Please stretch slowly and properly prior to jogging, and it's also very helpful and good to stretch when you're done. This is one of the most important things you can do to avoid injuries. Your muscles need to be warmed up, and they need to be as limber as possible before you begin running. It's also important to remind yourself to relax your mind and muscles while you are stretching. Remember that if you are too aggressive when you stretch you can actually cause injuries, so go slow - no bouncing. When you are stretching, the point is not to have any pain, and you do not want to feel pain because either something is wrong or you're going too far.

Most importantly is to remember to ease into stretching whenever you do it, and relax. If you want to start jogging and you haven't exercised for a long time, it's a good idea to consult your doctor first. This is especially important if you are overweight or if you have any health problems. While everyone can benefit from jogging, your doctor may have restrictions due to your medical history. One advantage to jogging is that it can accommodate all fitness levels, as you can start off slowly for short distances, so in all likelihood your doctor will encourage you to jog. It's still a good idea to consult with him or her, however, in case there are any special precautions you should take.

If you're new to running, or jogging, then we recommend you start slow and do power walking. Power walking it really great, and if you have not done any working out for a while then it's a good way to ease into things. The important thing is to listen to your body, and then just make gains according to how you feel. Once you're comfortable and ready for more, then do more such as a slow and steady run, or jog, but be sure to listen to your body. You can get the most benefits, and reduce the chances of injury this way, as you give your body a chance to get used to your new activity. Power walking can be a healthy and beneficial activity in itself, and people who cannot run because of an injury or health problem can power walk instead. Power walking should be done by everyone new to the sport because it really is a very safe way to get your body used to running.

To help you avoid injuries, you need to listen to your body and watch for any warning signs. You want to push yourself but not past the point of over exhaustion. You should gradually increase you speed and distance, starting slowly. When you're running, stop if you feel any sharp pains, and if the pain doesn't go away, go see your doctor. You will end up doing more harm than good if you push too hard, so pay attention to how you feel when you run.

It really doesn't matter when you start doing it, just be sure it's safe for you to do, though. It is not unusual at all for experienced runners to feel like they cannot wait to start a good run because it just feels good. You can enjoy many years of great running, but follow our tips and those that you read elsewhere to keep your self in good condition and without injury.




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