There is an onslaught of new fitness regimen. Different types claim to provide different benefits. However, what remains to be the best exercise is the good old running activity. It's a total body work out and does not cost a lot.
Below are some tips if you are just getting on with your game.
What to Wear
1. Wear spandex or cycling shorts under your regular running shorts to avoid burns that may be cause by your legs constantly and rapidly rubbing against each other.
2. Invest on good running socks to protect your skin from developing blisters.
3. For the women, wear a sports bra not a regular bra. It's an investment.
4. Buy clothes that are light. You don't need the additional weight.
Running Basics
5. Run at a phase where breathing is still comfortable.
6. Increase the distance of your run every two weeks. Increase it by 500m at a time.
7. Warm up before a run, stretch after the run. Warm up until you begin to sweat.
8. When you feel lazy, just warm up your body will naturally get in the mood to run.
9. Straighten your back but don't be stiff.
10. Look up, don't look down when running.
11. Shake your shoulders and arms periodically so as to not have cramps and muscle pain.
12. Rehydrate before the run after a warm up and during your run. You will be surprised at the extra energy you will find from rehydrating.
13. Drink something with electrolytes.
14. Eat at least an hour and a half before you run. You need the energy.
Keep Yourself Motivated
15. Join a community of runners, that will keep you motivated and will give you some support group.
16. Join local races. You don't have to win the race, just keep on improving your time.
17. Listen to music while running.
18. Do not compare yourself to others. Run within yourself and for yourself first. Each runner is different.
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