Does running give you quicker weight loss?

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  • mynameisnutz
    mynameisnutz Posts: 123
    Genetically... running only makes sense in shorter intervals. We weren't built on running marathons.
    Some schools of thought think the opposite - that we were built to jog slowly for hours - if not days - at a time. In "Survival of the Fittest" by Arctic explorer Mike Stroud, he argues that our ancestors would have chased down big prey - like the mammoth - over the course of days, gradually slowing it down with spear injuries until eventually they could kill it then drag the meat home, again over the course of days.

    Grok didn't run for days.. and if he did his family died out. Grok ran short intense runs and he trudged along diligently. He did so because it fed him and his family.

    Why would his family die out after several days with no food?

    There are still a couple indigenous tribes in Australia and Africa that practice persistence hunting.

    As for being chased down by a cat, that would definitely suck for someone, but it certainly doesn't mean the end of the species if one or two weak, old members of the tribe get eaten.
  • Seajolly
    Seajolly Posts: 1,435 Member
    Running will help with weight loss, but only really if you do it in intervals (bursts of speed, then slow down, repeat).
  • trianaw
    trianaw Posts: 177
    Genetically... running only makes sense in shorter intervals. We weren't built on running marathons.

    Don't tell the Kenyans, oh, wait maybe we should then then other countries could win a race or two....

    LMAO @ Don't tell the Kenyans!!! I have "completed" 2 full marathons and one half (so far). I don't know if genetics has anything to do w/the running. I believe it has to do w/the desire, discipline and training one takes to complete them. That's my belief w/anything. The overall discipline w/training will definitely change your body, mind & spirit as w/yoga. Depending on your age one must be careful w/being too aggressive w/the speed. Starting slowly and progressing in all areas of training for marathons will allow for completion w/out aches & injuries. Weight training & stretching(yoga) will help the body adapt and aid in the recovery as well.
  • trianaw
    trianaw Posts: 177
    Just interested to know whether I should try the C25K running program. Not at all a runner but if it means the lbs will come off more quickly.....Anybody any first hand experience?

    You can train to become a runner. You will lose weight if you make the necessary changes in your life w/diet, weight training & stretching as well. I practice yoga for my stretching w/marathon training. You may not see a drop in your weight if your diet doesn't change. But you will see major changes in the body when incorporating everything in the plan.
  • TheGoktor
    TheGoktor Posts: 1,138 Member
    You can train to become a runner. You will lose weight if you make the necessary changes in your life w/diet, weight training & stretching as well. I practice yoga for my stretching w/marathon training. You may not see a drop in your weight if your diet doesn't change. But you will see major changes in the body when incorporating everything in the plan.

    Brilliantly put, and so very true! :happy:
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