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4 Golden Rules of Running

4 Golden Rules of Running

Posted by David Nickum Running

Does any exercise really compare to running? No machinery needed, just you and the great outdoors. It’s one of the most accessible exercises that one can perform, and it has so many benefits. The CDC recommends running for an hour and 15 minutes every week for its health benefits.

Hyped to put on those running shoes and hit the track? Slow down. Before you channel your inner Forrest Gump, you might want to hold up and give these a read.

Shorter Intervals to Begin With

Initially, you’ll get hyped to run the whole track in one go, but that’s easier said than done. You’ll have some difficulty in running for more extended periods when you’ve just started, but that’s nothing to be ashamed of. If you’re worn out during a sprint, walk for shorter intervals, catching your breath in between before you start to pace back up again. 

Alternating between walking and sprinting will help you get into a routine and build more endurance for longer sprints over time.

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Start Slow

Don’t let the euphoria of the breeze hitting your face as you race fast fool you. When you’re starting, you want to maintain a pace that helps you get the most out of your run. Bursting full speed right away will lead you to get tired very quickly, which can be frustrating if you’re new to running and feel incompetent right away. 

Start running at a moderate pace and build a habit of running from there on out.

Post-Run Exercise

Having had a great sprint, you want to drop to the floor and get a nap as soon as possible. But before that, you owe yourself some exercise. Now you might be thinking, aren’t you supposed to exercise BEFORE you’ve gone for a run? 

But the reality is that you have to stretch your muscles after strenuous exercise as well. As your muscles tighten and stiffen up after a hefty session of running, they demand static stretches for around 30 seconds at the very least. It helps your muscles recover much more quickly.

Taking Care of Your Body

Though our legs seem to be doing most of the working, running is a full body workout. It requires the entire body to be in good shape to get the most out of it. It is important as a runner to focus on strength training, especially for the core to get the best results. Getting personal training services could help you out if you need assistance.

On the Go Fitness Pro is concerned about the public’s health and provides various services, including Exercises That Help Reduce Belly Fat, online fitness coaching, Senior fitness Arlington, and nutritional coaching in Alexandria, VA. Get in touch with us today for a better, healthier life.

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About David Nickum

David S. Nickum is an inspirational fitness professional with over 10 years in the health and wellness industry. What he brings to any workout program is a deep understanding of anatomy, nutrition, and exercise physiology. His programs are unique, innovative, educational, and customized to get the job done quickly. He is a cutting edge professional who builds a program that fits your individualized goals. Starting out in the field of automotive technology industry, David had a lot of problems with pain in the lower back. This led him to the world of health and wellness. David was tired of getting prescribed pills to address his problems and he knew that physical therapy would only be a short-term fix, so he decided to learn about the human body to fix the problem on his own. Being a musician has helped David to also apply an artistic approach to health and wellness. He always told me; “exercise is an art just as much as a science”, he was right, every human is different and needs an artistic touch to get the most out of a workout. Throughout his career, David has developed a deep understanding about the human body. He started out only knowing the basics. Seven years later he has become a leader in the field of fitness, he designed his own style of training which works on posture, metabolism, pain management, and performance. After working with David my life has never been better, the pain in my body is gone for the first time in 10 years. After only 6 months of training I feel like a new person. I feel and look the best I have in years. He gave me the education and the tools I needed to prevent failure in the future. He gave me a new lease on life and I am thankful for that everyday.

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