jeudi 10 janvier 2013

Stay Motivated with These Jogging Tips

By Ron Stucky


Jogging is a great form of exercise that many people enjoy which also helps boost their energy level and mood. There are challenges, though, like sticking with your program week after week. You also have to avoid injuries, which can really slow down your progress. The guidelines that follow are meant to help you keep you healthy and motivated with your jogging.

You should always stretch before and after jogging. You don't want to hurt yourself, so be sure you learn how to stretch and then do it. As you know, you're creating sustained impact pressure and forces when you jog, and stretching will prepare your muscles for it. When you stretch, you should stay relaxed and not strain yourself. Remember that if you are too aggressive when you stretch you can actually cause injuries, so go slow - no bouncing. If you're not familiar with stretching exercises, just keep in mind that you do not want to be a macho person and stretch "until it hurts." That is incorrect and dangerous stretching.

It is most important to do light stretches that work the leg muscles before and after jogging. To remain safe and healthy while jogging, make sure you always pay attention to the terrain you're running on. Make sure you keep away from running on steep inclines or on surfaces that are very rocky or that have lots of obstacles. When you run or jog on hills and in terrain that's not flat, it can bring some spice to your routine, but unless you have done it before, you should stick to flat terrain. Running up and down steep inclines is adding a lot of extra impact on your feet, ankles and knees, and this is something you should avoid when starting out with running.

Try to do your jogging at the start of your day, even though you can go at any time. For one thing, this way you get your exercise done right away, and you don't have to worry about it for the rest of the day. Jogging first thing starts your day on a productive note, as well as energetic. This is also a great way to jump start your metabolism for the day. The air quality is usually better early in the morning as well. Starting your day with a morning jog will give you more energy for your day.

Listening to your body and watching for warning signs is a great way to avoid injuries. It's fine to push yourself a little, but not to the point of overexhaustion. If you are just starting out with jogging, start off slowly and gradually increase your speed and distance. When you're running, stop if you feel any sharp pains, and if the pain doesn't go away, go see your doctor. Pushing yourself too hard can end up doing you more harm than good, so always pay attention to how you feel when jogging. There are several reasons to take up jogging. You will see an improvement to your overall fitness level, along with losing any excess weight you may have. You will see it can even improve your mood. The main factor to getting the most out of your running is to be consistent. To get started with this powerful exercise, just use these tips and you're well on your way to better health and fitness.




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