Many of us have done a lot of walking but running on regular basis may not be done by them. Running has many benefits. It is helpful in relieving stress and it helps in strengthening muscles of our body. Running if done the right way is helpful in burning extra fat from the body thus giving us a slim look. Here you will get to know how to start running.
How To Start
- It is important to get medical clearance from the doctor before the person stars running.
- It is mandatory to have right running shoes for the foot type so that there is comfort and injuries could be prevented.
- Before one starts running, it is important to warm up for 5-10 minutes.
Week wise schedule
- Week 1- you can walk for six minutes and the start jogging at a comfortable pace for one minute. The pattern should be repeated thrice. The same session has to be done three days in the first week.
- Week 2- walking for five minutes and jogging for two minutes and the pattern has to be repeated thrice. In week two, it has to be done thrice.
- Week 3- Walking for three minutes and jogging for four minute and repeat the session four times. Three sessions must be done in the week.
- Week 4- Walking for two minutes and jogging for five minutes. Repeat pattern for four times and three sessions to be done in the week.
- Week 5- walking for two minutes and jogging for eight minutes. Repeat pattern three times and three sessions in the week.
- Week 6- Walking for two minutes and jogging for nine minutes. Repeat pattern for three times and three sessions to be done in sixth week.
- Week 7- Walking for one minute and jogging for 11 minutes. Repeat pattern three times and three sessions in this week.
- Week 8- Walking for five minutes and running for 20 minutes. The person must try to run 30 minutes without stopping by the end of this week.
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