Jogging is one of the best exercises you can participate in. Runners not only see immediate results in their outward appearance, but they also feel a physical change.
So why do so many people resist jogging as a form of exercise? It is mainly because it takes time and effort to reach a level where you are really jogging. Most people cannot start a treadmill workout at 5.0 MPR, and they don’t want to advance at a rapid pace. As a result, they give up, and that’s a shame. Getting to the point in your routine where you’re jogging at a fast speed takes patients, and your efforts are well worth it in the end. To get excited about jogging, try one of the following tips.
Set a goal. When you shoot a goal, you are more likely to finish what you started. To ensure you meet the resistance build you need, keep your goal realistic and achievable.
Here’s a realistic goal: Walk for five minutes and jog for two minutes until you complete a 30-minute workout.
Here’s an unrealistic goal: to run three miles nonstop in my first week of exercise.
Go at your own pace: You don’t have to jog every day. In fact, it’s always a good idea to give your joints time to rest. When you are a beginning runner, you may want to jog (or do a combination of jogging and walking) three times a week for 20 minutes.
If you’ve been sedentary for a while, it will take time to get into the exercise routine. Just remember that when you feel like raising your hands in the air, keep walking. You will be proud of yourself for putting in the effort.