Is running everyday good? Or is running every other day better? Is it like weight lifting where you need time to recover or is it better to just do it everyday? Also, how long should one run? I've been running once everyday for about 20-25 mins, or some times twice (once in morning and once at night) for 20 mins. Is 20 mins good enough? or is better better to do like 30-40 if possible? Or 2x 20 min runs better than one 40 min run?
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smiley1
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i do cardio 6xs a week so i dont think running everyday is bad. try to do some of the running HIIT style like 3xs a week 30 min max, it changes things up and helps burn fat better. i say if your runnig its better if you can do it all in one shot like for 30-40 min. than splitting it up but thats just my 0.02$ i think longer sustained cardio helps access the fat stores.... something about the order your body burns cals, cant remember the specifics 
but def. try HIIT its awesome
but def. try HIIT its awesome 
allcdnboy1
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you should always give yourself at least 1 day off. For running, I might even suggest 2 because it is pretty hard on your body. As smiley said, HIIT is probably the best way to optimize your cardio, too.
allcdnboy1
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here are the 3 basic options for fat burning:
1) exercising in the fat-burning heartrate 'zone' ... drawback, very slow progress as you aren't working very hard
2) exercising in the cardio 'zone' ... drawback, you burn protein (muscle), as well as fat
3) HIIT - the idea is that you are minimizing the amount of protein that is burned, while still getting a heavy workout to burn off the fat faster
1) exercising in the fat-burning heartrate 'zone' ... drawback, very slow progress as you aren't working very hard
2) exercising in the cardio 'zone' ... drawback, you burn protein (muscle), as well as fat
3) HIIT - the idea is that you are minimizing the amount of protein that is burned, while still getting a heavy workout to burn off the fat faster
when someone does HIIT they would run very fast, then slow down to a brisk walk, then run very fast, etc. not nessecarily stopping.
smiley1
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well it would go sorta like this. you would warm up by walking (dunno what you do so ill say walking)then you would run(fast speed this would be the high intensity part) for 30-60 sec(again dunno how fit you are but do it for as long as you feel comfortable) then you would recover by (jogging or walking depending again on how fit you are)for 30-60 sec. you would keep doing that for 20 min(i say 20 min bc i warm up for 5 and cool down for 5 so that gives me my 30min.) basicaly how it works, really works up a sweat like nothing else
BabyItsYou
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Running is totally good I can guarantee. I myself am not a fan of running, but I find it helpful to control my weight. Last summer, I lost weights for almost 10 lbs within a month and some days which was a good result. I did only run for one mile a day, but I did it every single day with controlling food intake. I have to say that it's about eating and exercising that can control your weight. It's not only about exercise that's all it does matter.
This summer holiday I'm on diet again since I gained 10 lbs back during my semester haha. I went to coffee shop hanging out with my friends way too often. However, this is going to work out again because I take it slowly and easy. I control my eating and exercise. Nowadays, I run almost a mile a day every day in the evening time. Then I do some sit-up sometimes depending on my mood - for sit-up. Then, I control my eating - mostly concentrate on veggies and fruits and of course water as the main.
Weight won't get back to you if you don't torture your body to lose weight...
Good luck!
Araya
This summer holiday I'm on diet again since I gained 10 lbs back during my semester haha. I went to coffee shop hanging out with my friends way too often. However, this is going to work out again because I take it slowly and easy. I control my eating and exercise. Nowadays, I run almost a mile a day every day in the evening time. Then I do some sit-up sometimes depending on my mood - for sit-up. Then, I control my eating - mostly concentrate on veggies and fruits and of course water as the main.
Weight won't get back to you if you don't torture your body to lose weight...
Good luck!
Araya
I'm a runner and have to say running every day is perfectly fine...but I'm a runner so I'm biased. hehe =)
There was actually an article published not too long ago that measured the "impact of running" on joints for older runners. The results were good news for us. Runners actually came out on top when it came to things like arthritis etc. Anyway, if I find it I'll post it.
At FIRST you might want to do it 3X a week or so, after you become used to it you can pick it up everyday. I've been doing it every day for a looooong time...BUT of course I don't push it everyday. You can have your interval runs, temp runs, long runs and recovery runs for example.
Intervals are a good way to start...similar to what others mentioned about HIIT. Depending on your ability...you run, jog, walk etc. You can always do let's say 3 min. of intense running (about 75%-85% of your max pace, the pace you would be running at if you were racing) and then slow down and walk for 3 min. or 1 min. or two min. It just depends on how you feel.
That's if you want do more of a HIIT program.
If you're interested in the actual sport then I'd suggest you slow down and go longer. I'd do intervals but not worry about speed for now. I'd do the 20 min.with the goal of MAINTAINING. Your goal would be to be able to run longer, increase you milage over time, add on let's say either 5 min more every time or a mile more every week etc.
I do HIIT BUT I also like to do long runs, wich end up burning more TOTAL calories (the longer you go)...but that's another topic.
Anyway, little by little you can increase your jogging time to say 45 min.
I hope that makes sense.
Lastly (which should go first), what I always tell people that are starting up is make sure you're wearing the right shoes!!! That can make you or break you. You need to be measured by a person who know what they're doing. They should be able to look at your current running shoes and the way you walk to recommend a good pair of shoes for YOUR particular feet...IF you're already wearing the right ones then a GOOD salesperson (who are normally also runners) will tell you as well.
Then there's your form. Make sure you're form is on target, you might be able to go longer and/or faster with proper form. If you're form is lousy then it's going to hurt your breathing, your posture, lead do injuries etc.
Anyway, I could go ooooooooon and oooooooon!
Sorry!
HTH a little!
HAPPY RUNNING!!
There was actually an article published not too long ago that measured the "impact of running" on joints for older runners. The results were good news for us. Runners actually came out on top when it came to things like arthritis etc. Anyway, if I find it I'll post it.
At FIRST you might want to do it 3X a week or so, after you become used to it you can pick it up everyday. I've been doing it every day for a looooong time...BUT of course I don't push it everyday. You can have your interval runs, temp runs, long runs and recovery runs for example.
Intervals are a good way to start...similar to what others mentioned about HIIT. Depending on your ability...you run, jog, walk etc. You can always do let's say 3 min. of intense running (about 75%-85% of your max pace, the pace you would be running at if you were racing) and then slow down and walk for 3 min. or 1 min. or two min. It just depends on how you feel.
That's if you want do more of a HIIT program.
If you're interested in the actual sport then I'd suggest you slow down and go longer. I'd do intervals but not worry about speed for now. I'd do the 20 min.with the goal of MAINTAINING. Your goal would be to be able to run longer, increase you milage over time, add on let's say either 5 min more every time or a mile more every week etc.
I do HIIT BUT I also like to do long runs, wich end up burning more TOTAL calories (the longer you go)...but that's another topic.
Anyway, little by little you can increase your jogging time to say 45 min.
I hope that makes sense.
Lastly (which should go first), what I always tell people that are starting up is make sure you're wearing the right shoes!!! That can make you or break you. You need to be measured by a person who know what they're doing. They should be able to look at your current running shoes and the way you walk to recommend a good pair of shoes for YOUR particular feet...IF you're already wearing the right ones then a GOOD salesperson (who are normally also runners) will tell you as well.
Then there's your form. Make sure you're form is on target, you might be able to go longer and/or faster with proper form. If you're form is lousy then it's going to hurt your breathing, your posture, lead do injuries etc.
Anyway, I could go ooooooooon and oooooooon!
Sorry!
HTH a little!
HAPPY RUNNING!!
Ok, let me chime in here with my track & field / cross country experience. Running, which is of course cardio, is unlike weights / weight training and is beneficial to do cardio every day, or as frequently as possible. Weight training requires a day of rest inbetween for muscles to rebuild, as weights break down your muscles then they rebuild larger and stronger. Cardio on the other hand, may tone your muscles but thats not the intention. When you run or jog, you are limited by your cardiovascular capacity, or basically your body's ability to deliver oxygen to the muscles. Not the strength of the muscles themselves. So its perfectly fine to run or jog or any other cardio on a daily basis, as your muscles may be sore but its ultimately your heart and lungs etc that you are refining. And these are bodily functions meant to operate 24-7 without a glitch. So the more the merrier, and burning lots of gross and disgusting fat along the way!
I'd like to put my 2 cents in since I LOVE RUNNING and I'm Canadian (that looks like a prerequiste, ha,ha)
Just b/4 I became pregnant , I would jog 8km on Mon., Wed. and Fri. and on Tues. and Thurs. do an hour spinning class and then run 5km. I lost 40 ls. in 3 mths. , while staying on a 1200 calorie a day on the high protein side diet.
Jogging is great because it works everything, it marks your stomach,tones your shoulders and arms and of course gives you shapely legs. Also, on the days your feeling under the weather you can go slower and on the days your feeling super motivated you can go faster. I haven't started yet, (it's a long story) but Monday I can start running at the track I usually run at.
I think running is the best exercise that you can control the level of intensity. Oh by the way everyday I make a thousand reasons why I can't go running...but always end by telling myself MOVE IT FATSO!! I know that may not be politically correct but it gets me moving...tough love!!
Just b/4 I became pregnant , I would jog 8km on Mon., Wed. and Fri. and on Tues. and Thurs. do an hour spinning class and then run 5km. I lost 40 ls. in 3 mths. , while staying on a 1200 calorie a day on the high protein side diet.
Jogging is great because it works everything, it marks your stomach,tones your shoulders and arms and of course gives you shapely legs. Also, on the days your feeling under the weather you can go slower and on the days your feeling super motivated you can go faster. I haven't started yet, (it's a long story) but Monday I can start running at the track I usually run at.
I think running is the best exercise that you can control the level of intensity. Oh by the way everyday I make a thousand reasons why I can't go running...but always end by telling myself MOVE IT FATSO!! I know that may not be politically correct but it gets me moving...tough love!!
The main thing to consider when working in rest is soreness. That is what determines the amount of rest you need. When your muscles are sore, tiny muscle fibers are torn and need to be rebuilt using protein. Guess what--they rebuild stronger and bigger. Thats how you tone your body and gain muscle mass and strength. The "rule" is that if you are weight training a muscle group, you need at least a day off to recover. This assumes that you will be sore. If you are doing interval training, you may be sore so you may need rest. If you are simply running distance for a cardio workout, your muscles will probably not be sore. So you would be fine to run every day. Your joints are a different story. Running is fairly hard on your joints. The bottom line is, if you feel good and fresh then you will be fine. If you are sore, take a rest period until you're not. And if your joints ache, supplement another cardio exercise for running. Listen to your body, it knows best
I try to do HIIT at least 30 min 5 times a week and play bball one day a week with one day off. I try to do weights 3x a week. Smiley, if you say only do HIIT 3x a week, what is a good option for the other 2 days? I'd like to do some am HIIT but I can't get outta bed heehee...any suggestions? Tae Bo maybe?
mogorek
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I run EVERY morning 4:30 a.m. minimum of 4.8 miles. Usually in about 37 minutes. I generally do HIIT twice a week during this run and on Saturady's if I am not working I try to make a long run. Usually 7-15 miles. Sometime 20+. I have been running since 3/5/2004. The secret is a good pair of shoes. If you say your feet or your legs hurt than I would bet you have bad shoes. I used running as the main part of the cardio when I lost 137+ pounds. It can "eat" your muscle you just have to be sure to continue to do you weight training!
I run EVERY morning 4:30 a.m. minimum of 4.8 miles. Usually in about 37 minutes. I generally do HIIT twice a week during this run and on Saturady's if I am not working I try to make a long run. Usually 7-15 miles. Sometime 20+. I have been running since 3/5/2004. The secret is a good pair of shoes. If you say your feet or your legs hurt than I would bet you have bad shoes. I used running as the main part of the cardio when I lost 137+ pounds. It can "eat" your muscle you just have to be sure to continue to do you weight training!