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Jogging

  • 05-03-2009 11:24am
    #1
    wannabepr
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    Hi guys, recently i Lost 2 stone , I went from 14 stone to 12 stone in about 3 months by cutting out junk food. I did no exercise , Although I lost 2 stone I still have a flabby sort of look.
    I started exercise yesterday by going for a 15-20 minute jog. I found it really tough as its my first exercise in ages but Am definitely going to try and jog 3 times a week.
    Is this a good exercise for losing the belly??


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  • #2
    rubadub
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32,387 ✭✭✭✭rubadub


    If you were limited to 20mins per session 2-3 times per week then your best bet is probably lifting heavy which will increase your metabolism and have you buring calories all week long developing and maintaining new muscle.

    I personally would not run or jog since every mate of mine who does/did has messed their knees up from it! puts me right off. I cycle a lot though, it is more efficient and useful, e.g. commuting, going to shops etc, far more incentive and reward than aimless running.


  • #3
    Mhmm...weetabix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 347 ✭✭Mhmm...weetabix


    wannabepr wrote: »
    Hi guys, recently i Lost 2 stone , I went from 14 stone to 12 stone in about 3 months by cutting out junk food. I did no exercise , Although I lost 2 stone I still have a flabby sort of look.
    I started exercise yesterday by going for a 15-20 minute jog. I found it really tough as its my first exercise in ages but Am definitely going to try and jog 3 times a week.
    Is this a good exercise for losing the belly??
    rubadub wrote: »
    If you were limited to 20mins per session 2-3 times per week then your best bet is probably lifting heavy which will increase your metabolism and have you buring calories all week long developing and maintaining new muscle.

    I personally would not run or jog since every mate of mine who does/did has messed their knees up from it! puts me right off. I cycle a lot though, it is more efficient and useful, e.g. commuting, going to shops etc, far more incentive and reward than aimless running.

    +1 on what Rubadub said BUT if you're insistant on starting jogging use the C25K programme, I found it good for limiting aches and pains where as when I use to start back running I'd usually be injured by week 4 (plus my knees are already fooked). Run on grass & get decent trainers and you'll be flying!
    Good luck.


  • #4
    Reyman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,297 ✭✭✭Reyman


    rubadub wrote: »
    I
    I personally would not run or jog since every mate of mine who does/did has messed their knees up from it! puts me right off. I cycle a lot though, it is more efficient and useful, e.g. commuting, going to shops etc, far more incentive and reward than aimless running.

    I'm not sure of that Rubadub. I never have the slightest problem running but I find cycling tricky for my knees particularly in a high gear or on hills


  • #5
    wannabepr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭wannabepr


    Mhmm...weetabix wrote: »
    +1 on what Rubadub said BUT if you're insistant on starting jogging use the C25K programme, I found it good for limiting aches and pains where as when I use to start back running I'd usually be injured by week 4 (plus my knees are already fooked). Run on grass & get decent trainers and you'll be flying!
    Good luck.

    Does that C25K Programme really work. Im really unfit and havn't ran in quite a long time. I will be prob jogging using Assix shoes. I hear that its ok to run with them shoes.??


  • #6
    jenc
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    Asics are pretty good. Best trying on a few different brands Asics are pretty narrow fitting that may or may not suit you.


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  • #7
    sunnyjim
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    jenc wrote: »
    Asics are pretty good. Best trying on a few different brands Asics are pretty narrow fitting that may or may not suit you.

    Go to a running shop and get proper running shoes. I got a pair from asics from ampibian king in bray. They spend a good 20 minutes getting you sorted.


  • #8
    wannabepr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 221 ✭✭wannabepr


    Cool Im really on for getting into running, Although i had to stop yesterday and walk a min or 2.


  • #9
    Mhmm...weetabix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 347 ✭✭Mhmm...weetabix


    wannabepr wrote: »
    Does that C25K Programme really work. Im really unfit and havn't ran in quite a long time. I will be prob jogging using Assix shoes. I hear that its ok to run with them shoes.??

    I found it worked for me. I used it late last Summer.I'm 5'6 & I bulked up 12 1/2 stone and was only doing BJJ and Muay Thai for my cardio so I wasn't extremely fit. I decided I was gonna fight at sub 70kg (11st) in October in the BJJ Irish open & made weight no problem between that programme & diet. I also use it whenever I need to cut weight, usually just 1/2 a stone though!


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