Comments on: Health Benefits of Jogging and Running http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:03:24 +0000 hourly 1 By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-7158 MotleyHealth Fri, 19 Mar 2010 17:03:24 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-7158 Hi Adan, that is OK. Maybe eat a more varied salad with your chicken at lunchtime. You could eat more protein too, eggs or fish. Hi Adan, that is OK. Maybe eat a more varied salad with your chicken at lunchtime. You could eat more protein too, eggs or fish.

]]> By: Adam http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-7153 Adam Fri, 19 Mar 2010 11:21:44 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-7153 and in breakfast i eat almonds/banana/apple and a glass of milk mixed with honey in lunch cucumber/chicken evening some dry fruits/dates/and milk mix with honey is that ok ? and in breakfast i eat almonds/banana/apple and a glass of milk mixed with honey in lunch cucumber/chicken
evening some dry fruits/dates/and milk mix with honey is that ok ?

]]> By: Adam http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-7151 Adam Fri, 19 Mar 2010 06:55:41 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-7151 Thanks for the info. I workout in gym 45 min 5 days a week and jog for 10 min and walk for 10 min. What fruits / foods should I eat as I'm about to get married. What should I include in my diet to control mind and enhance power and in my teenager age I used to do a lot of bad stuff. as normally everybody does. So kindly advise. Thanks for the info. I workout in gym 45 min 5 days a week and jog for 10 min and walk for 10 min. What fruits / foods should I eat as I’m about to get married. What should I include in my diet to control mind and enhance power and in my teenager age I used to do a lot of bad stuff. as normally everybody does. So kindly advise.

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-7138 MotleyHealth Thu, 18 Mar 2010 17:28:11 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-7138 Sexual Power is strongly linked to overall cardio-vascular fitness and the self-confidence that comes from having a well-toned physique. It is important to therefore focus on developing a high level of fitness and good muscle tone and you will find your sexual appetite and abilities increasing as well. It should also be mentioned that all herbal and traditional remedies that claim to increase sexual performance are completely unfounded and no research has proven them effective. Viagra, of course, is available for men who have a medical need for its effects or, depending on the legislation in your locality, by those who are simply curious to experience its effects. Sexual Power is strongly linked to overall cardio-vascular fitness and the self-confidence that comes from having a well-toned physique. It is important to therefore focus on developing a high level of fitness and good muscle tone and you will find your sexual appetite and abilities increasing as well. It should also be mentioned that all herbal and traditional remedies that claim to increase sexual performance are completely unfounded and no research has proven them effective. Viagra, of course, is available for men who have a medical need for its effects or, depending on the legislation in your locality, by those who are simply curious to experience its effects.

]]> By: Adam http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-7132 Adam Thu, 18 Mar 2010 11:52:53 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-7132 Will my sexual power increase due to jogging and what diet should i use to increase sexual power Will my sexual power increase due to jogging and what diet should i use to increase sexual power

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6820 MotleyHealth Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:06:33 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6820 Just listen to your body. Build it up slowly in a sustainable way. Just listen to your body. Build it up slowly in a sustainable way.

]]> By: Tisha http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6817 Tisha Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:42:39 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6817 Hi. I am just now getting back into shape and have alot of belly fat, due to having three kids. How many miles should I run and week and then start to pick up the pace? thanks Hi.

I am just now getting back into shape and have alot of belly fat, due to having three kids. How many miles should I run and week and then start to pick up the pace?

thanks

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6689 MotleyHealth Wed, 10 Feb 2010 15:53:10 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6689 Heero, that is certainly enough to get you fit! However, no amount of exercise will reverse the damage that cigarettes do. Quit smoking! Heero, that is certainly enough to get you fit! However, no amount of exercise will reverse the damage that cigarettes do. Quit smoking!

]]> By: Heero http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6677 Heero Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:42:13 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6677 Hi! I'm Heero I jog every day 5-10 km and i go to gym for my work out 4x a week...do you think that is enough to get me fit? but i smoke 2-3 stick a day...^__^ Hi! I’m Heero I jog every day 5-10 km and i go to gym for my work out 4x a week…do you think that is enough to get me fit? but i smoke 2-3 stick a day…^__^

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6611 MotleyHealth Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:46:36 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6611 Jessica, it will help, but 2 miles of jogging twice a week is not really enough exercise. Jessica, it will help, but 2 miles of jogging twice a week is not really enough exercise.

]]> By: jessica http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6592 jessica Sun, 31 Jan 2010 08:48:40 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6592 hi. My name is jessica and right now I'm in high school and don't get out of school until it gets pretty dark outside. But to stay in shape I jog friday Saturday and Sunday for 2 miles. Is that still going to keep me fit? hi. My name is jessica and right now I’m in high school and don’t get out of school until it gets pretty dark outside. But to stay in shape I jog friday Saturday and Sunday for 2 miles. Is that still going to keep me fit?

]]> By: Kieran http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6553 Kieran Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:43:20 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6553 Thanks for all your answers, and for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it. You've certainly inspired me!! Thanks for all your answers, and for taking the time to reply. I appreciate it. You’ve certainly inspired me!!

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6551 MotleyHealth Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:23:14 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6551 Of course. Often circuit training classes will do shuttle runs, which are short sprints performed as part of the circuit. If your legs can take it, and you eat and sleep well you should be able to handle to exercise. And yes, studies show that interval workouts, specifically HIIT (high intensity interval training) helps burn fat faster. Of course. Often circuit training classes will do shuttle runs, which are short sprints performed as part of the circuit. If your legs can take it, and you eat and sleep well you should be able to handle to exercise. And yes, studies show that interval workouts, specifically HIIT (high intensity interval training) helps burn fat faster.

]]> By: Kieran http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6550 Kieran Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:20:05 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6550 Great! Just one FINAL question: I like the idea of interval running. From what I read it will burn fat faster? And can you do circuit training and interval runs on alternate days? Great! Just one FINAL question: I like the idea of interval running. From what I read it will burn fat faster? And can you do circuit training and interval runs on alternate days?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6549 MotleyHealth Mon, 25 Jan 2010 17:03:19 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6549 Strength training is certainly essential if you want to tone your upper body. Push ups and pull ups will certainly help, but you may want to work your biceps and core muscles too. I would suggest a full body compound weight training approach - squats, bench press, deadlift, shoulder press, barbell curls. You will not really risk being too bulky with this workout as to get really bulky you need to be working at bodybuilding only for a long time and consume huge amounts of supplements. What may work better for you is a combination of weight training and circuit training. Strength training is certainly essential if you want to tone your upper body. Push ups and pull ups will certainly help, but you may want to work your biceps and core muscles too. I would suggest a full body compound weight training approach – squats, bench press, deadlift, shoulder press, barbell curls. You will not really risk being too bulky with this workout as to get really bulky you need to be working at bodybuilding only for a long time and consume huge amounts of supplements. What may work better for you is a combination of weight training and circuit training.

]]> By: Kieran http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6548 Kieran Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:40:36 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6548 Thanks - that has really answered my question. As it turns out, I do tend to 'bulk up' if I do many push-ups and pull-ups. I want to be 'toned' without looking bulky (I'm male). The interval running sounds interesting. I think I might try that. How many days a week would you recommend, and is it necessary to do strength training if you are doing interval runs? I have asked a few questions here, so thanks for taking the time to answer! Thanks – that has really answered my question. As it turns out, I do tend to ‘bulk up’ if I do many push-ups and pull-ups. I want to be ‘toned’ without looking bulky (I’m male). The interval running sounds interesting. I think I might try that. How many days a week would you recommend, and is it necessary to do strength training if you are doing interval runs? I have asked a few questions here, so thanks for taking the time to answer!

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6547 MotleyHealth Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:34:33 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6547 Running will lead to muscle loss so long as you ensure that you get adequate rest and nutrition. When <a href="http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2009/07/eddie-izzards-1000-mile-run-for-sport-relief.html" rel="nofollow">Eddie Izzard</a> recently ran around Great Britain he put a lot of muscle on, and he was running almost non-stop. However, is this best? No, not for the average person looking to get fit. Interval training, i.e. jogging then sprinting flat out for a short distance, followed by a slower run again, is generally considered the best way to get fit and to burn fat. Of course, if you are already quite muscular, then just running for a while may result in some muscle loss in the upper body. Many larger runners are muscular, it just happens that the best long distance runners are very small people and carry little weight. Running will lead to muscle loss so long as you ensure that you get adequate rest and nutrition. When Eddie Izzard recently ran around Great Britain he put a lot of muscle on, and he was running almost non-stop.

However, is this best? No, not for the average person looking to get fit. Interval training, i.e. jogging then sprinting flat out for a short distance, followed by a slower run again, is generally considered the best way to get fit and to burn fat.

Of course, if you are already quite muscular, then just running for a while may result in some muscle loss in the upper body. Many larger runners are muscular, it just happens that the best long distance runners are very small people and carry little weight.

]]> By: Kieran http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6544 Kieran Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:31:45 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6544 True, and thanks for the reply. But my question remains: is long term NON-STOP running more beneficial, or is sprinting? True, and thanks for the reply. But my question remains: is long term NON-STOP running more beneficial, or is sprinting?

]]> By: MotleyHealth http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6539 MotleyHealth Sun, 24 Jan 2010 20:41:21 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6539 I think that running is natural. We are so good at it. Besides, once humans moved from the relative safety of the jungles to the open plains, running would certainly play a role in the survival of the fittest and future evolution of the human species. I think that running is natural. We are so good at it. Besides, once humans moved from the relative safety of the jungles to the open plains, running would certainly play a role in the survival of the fittest and future evolution of the human species.

]]> By: Kieran http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/2008/10/health-benefits-of-jogging-and-running.html#comment-6535 Kieran Sun, 24 Jan 2010 18:58:25 +0000 http://www.motleyhealth.com/articles/?p=1070#comment-6535 Is running really natural? I have come across some information that claims human beings were not designed for long-term, non-stop running. The argument goes that we were meant for stop and start activities, and that movements like sprinting are more natural and beneficial to the body. Also, goes the argument, excessive running can cause muscle loss, and muscle loss leads to lower metabolism. I'm keen to start running but these findings have kind of put me off. Any thoughts (or reassurances?) Thanks. Is running really natural? I have come across some information that claims human beings were not designed for long-term, non-stop running. The argument goes that we were meant for stop and start activities, and that movements like sprinting are more natural and beneficial to the body. Also, goes the argument, excessive running can cause muscle loss, and muscle loss leads to lower metabolism. I’m keen to start running but these findings have kind of put me off. Any thoughts (or reassurances?) Thanks.

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