Jogging in place
Tattoos_and_Tea
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Morning all, I'm wanting to start running but too self conscious to run outside. Thinking of jogging on the spot inside. I notice that MFP has an option to log exercise for this but wondered if anyone else does it instead of running inside and how they get on with it? I would like to progress with running outside eventually but right now i just don't have the confidence. I'll use my Fitbit to log the calories but presume they wouldn't be as high as physically running outside? Also, do you think I would gain weight when I start due to my body holding onto water? Thanks x
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Go for a walk. It will help more if your goal is to get in shape or to eventually be able to run. Walking is the first step to running. If you feel it is to easy, walk longer, or faster.6
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Would you say walking is better than jogging in place then?0
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I think jogging in place is good and so is walking. I did jogging in place a lot when the weather was bad.1
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Thanks Hun. I'm just not confident enough to run outside.1
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Yes, walking is far better than jogging in place. It is a more natural movement, it burns calories, it is more interesting. It is far more likely that you will spend an hour walking than an hour jogging in place.
There is no need to run for exercise, if you do not want to or do not feel comfortable. Walking is cardio and very effective.8 -
I started by walking, elliptical and jogging in place. Once I could jog in place for 30 minutes non-stop and do high intensity on the elliptical for 60 mintues, I felt confident enough to try jogging outside (it was sooo much harder, but felt great). I can now jog for about an hour/7km. My fat rolls wobble and jiggle like mad, but knowing I can keep going without having to slow for a walk has done a lot for my confidence.
I still go for an at least 15 minutes walk every day and I still jog in place in little bursts of 5 minutes to get myself moving when I'm sitting at my desk all day. ) have now also added a 6-8km bike ride after work every second day.
Build up your confidence in whatever way works for you. You can do this3 -
I run outside, however, on my rest days I jog on the spot inside if I haven't reached my (arbitrary) 10 thousand steps! I would recommend walking outside if you aren't comfortable running yet, you get your daily vitamin D (bone health!) and increased confidence as you walk further and faster over time. Give it a go, what do you have to lose? I love seeing people of all shapes & sizes out there improving their health when I run.4
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Do what you can for now. Jog in place if you have to. And then progress. No shame. Just do it.4
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I walk and jog in place constantly at home. Or I run around my house in circles and figure eights depending on if I'm watching tv or not. I don't like just sitting and watching tv for hours anymore so I move while I watch. It burns a few calories and gets me some extra steps for my day.4
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Thanks all x1
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During winter I jogged in place in the morning whilst watching TV. During the adverts I did push-ups, situps or squats until the programme resumed. (I'm in the UK so far fewer adverts than the US - don't know whether that's a good or bad thing...?) :-)
Benefits of this practice were:
It woke me up!
I got some cardio in
I got some light strength training in
I lost weight
Once you've done this for a month you'll probably find you're ready for the great outdoors!5 -
Thanks Dan, I'm also in the U.K. too so will try that! Managed a 38 minute jog in place this morning whilst watching TV6
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sazzle1983 wrote: »Thanks Dan, I'm also in the U.K. too so will try that! Managed a 38 minute jog in place this morning whilst watching TV
Cool - I loved it when King of Queens and Everybody Loves Raymond were on early on Channel 4. Got about 45 mins in before the day started (and the kids got up!)
Keep it up -doesn't take long before it's a habit.5 -
The calorie burn for jogging in place should be close to what you would experience by jogging outside on flat land. The difference is that you won't have inclines to deal with or wind pushing against you.3
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TimothyFish wrote: »The calorie burn for jogging in place should be close to what you would experience by jogging outside on flat land. The difference is that you won't have inclines to deal with or wind pushing against you.
The motion is also quite different because you're not pushing backward with your legs to propel yourself forward, so it won't translate directly to being able to run for as long at the same pace outdoors. Even a treadmill has that same effect - you are not propelling yourself forward - and so when you do transition to running outdoors you have to keep that in mind.4 -
heiliskrimsli wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »The calorie burn for jogging in place should be close to what you would experience by jogging outside on flat land. The difference is that you won't have inclines to deal with or wind pushing against you.
The motion is also quite different because you're not pushing backward with your legs to propel yourself forward, so it won't translate directly to being able to run for as long at the same pace outdoors. Even a treadmill has that same effect - you are not propelling yourself forward - and so when you do transition to running outdoors you have to keep that in mind.
Ah! that explains why it seems so much harder to jog outdoors vs jogging in place and on the treadmill.0 -
i lost a lot of weight and improved my overall fitness walking, and it's a lot less hard on your knees and ankles than jogging. the key to walking for fitness would be not to take breaks during your walk and to walk so your heartrate is up and your breathing quickens but not to the point of panting or gasping or any discomfort. when i was in dismal condition after a lung issue, i walked slowly but i walked, and it built my legs up and gradually improved things so i could walk faster. my calves looked great, too.3
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sazzle1983 wrote: »Morning all, I'm wanting to start running but too self conscious to run outside. Thinking of jogging on the spot inside. I notice that MFP has an option to log exercise for this but wondered if anyone else does it instead of running inside and how they get on with it? I would like to progress with running outside eventually but right now i just don't have the confidence. I'll use my Fitbit to log the calories but presume they wouldn't be as high as physically running outside? Also, do you think I would gain weight when I start due to my body holding onto water? Thanks x
I jog in place occasionally - but its NOT the same as actual running. I'd liken the burn/workout level to be closer to a brisk walk.
Any new exercise can cause water retention for muscle repair. If I've not done this in a while and I jog in place for 30-40 minutes during a lunch hour (such as on a rainy day) then my calf muscles will be sore the next day. This is NOT 'weight' gain. Water is temporary.1 -
Better to jog in places.
You can probably find somewhere other people won't be.1 -
You won't gain weight but your muscles might retain some water (making you appear heavier on the scale) I use "Walk with Leslia Sansone" on youtube and she does walking/jogging in place but uses different moves to target different muscles. I've had good success with that. But, my favorite running is in my own backyard. I don't have a huge yard but I just walk/run the perimeter. I also will walk/run around the entirw house including front yard. But, you could do just the back of you didn't want anyone to see you. At the end of the day, some activity is better than none so of that is jogging in place then do that
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Why do you not feel confident to run outside? Are you afraid people will judge you? I run outside all the time... honestly when I pass people I just think I am such a bad a** because I'm running and they are just sitting in there cars lol.8
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TimothyFish wrote: »The calorie burn for jogging in place should be close to what you would experience by jogging outside on flat land. The difference is that you won't have inclines to deal with or wind pushing against you.
The MET value for jogging in place is significantly lower than running. Largely because you're not moving your body mass forward.
In terms of CV effect, it's about the same as going for a walk.2 -
Walk outside. Walking outside will get you outside and you will gain the confidence to run outside. So start walking outside then brisk walk outside then short bursts of running then solid runs then hey running habit1
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There is no reason to not just get outside. If you don't feel confident running then walk.
Download the couch to five k app and really power walk the run bits.
After the nine weeks start it again but run them.
Don't let anything stop you. No one is thinking bad of you. There thinking great, she's moving.
You'll find all the runners will smile and nod as they pass.
As for not running outside in UK winters, I don't get that.
I,'ve missed one training run in two years due to thick ice and I'm in the North of England. We don't get bad weather really.2 -
I would suggest walking outside is better than jogging in place. I began my fitness journey by walking then adding short bursts of running ( didn't know then about c25k!).
I understand how you feel because I used to go out early in the morning so no one would see me!
Now, I couldn't give a toss what people think, I'm running and they aren't!4 -
Jogging in place doesn't have to be boring, you can do it while watching tv or if you prefer a mobile device and you can try apps like bitgym, just be aware of your jog pace.heiliskrimsli wrote: »The motion is also quite different because you're not pushing backward. Even a treadmill has that same effect - you are not propelling yourself forward -
I'm not sure of it. I haven't seen a difference jogging on threadmill than outside.
You're propelling yourself foward (not just jumping) on a threadmill otherwise you fall, altought you're running at steady pace, so you don't deal with inclination, obstacles and wind resistance (wich is important if you run at +10m/h). Research has shown that threadmill and outdoor running has minimal differences, and can be compensated setting the threadmill at 1% of inclination.
About jogging in place and the force applied to jogging outdoors compared seems negligible, your legs don't have the same range of motion but you're still pushing your body upward and the aerobic process is almost the same so you'll burn similar calories, you won't know your distance but your heart rate is proof that you your body is going in the cardiovascular process that builds up aerobic excercise resistance.
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High knees are pretty effective, it's almost like jogging in place but you raise your knees higher. I would imagine in can be effective if your heart rate is increased and steady. I would say go for it.2
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MeanderingMammal wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »The calorie burn for jogging in place should be close to what you would experience by jogging outside on flat land. The difference is that you won't have inclines to deal with or wind pushing against you.
The MET value for jogging in place is significantly lower than running. Largely because you're not moving your body mass forward.
In terms of CV effect, it's about the same as going for a walk.
That is probably because the person who selected the MET number didn't expect someone to jog in place vigorously. Moving your body mass forward is a very small part of the calorie burn experienced during jogging. It is about what you would burn if you were on a bicycle pushing yourself forward at jogging speed. The majority of calorie burn from jogging is because you are leaping with one leg and landing on the other. If one were to do this in place at the same cadence as a jogger, their burn would be similar to the jogger.0 -
TimothyFish wrote: »MeanderingMammal wrote: »TimothyFish wrote: »The calorie burn for jogging in place should be close to what you would experience by jogging outside on flat land. The difference is that you won't have inclines to deal with or wind pushing against you.
The MET value for jogging in place is significantly lower than running. Largely because you're not moving your body mass forward.
In terms of CV effect, it's about the same as going for a walk.
That is probably because the person who selected the MET number didn't expect someone to jog in place vigorously. Moving your body mass forward is a very small part of the calorie burn experienced during jogging. It is about what you would burn if you were on a bicycle pushing yourself forward at jogging speed. The majority of calorie burn from jogging is because you are leaping with one leg and landing on the other. If one were to do this in place at the same cadence as a jogger, their burn would be similar to the jogger.
You do appreciate that the METs are from research at Stanford?1 -
I don't have anything to back it up but I feel like I'm getting more of a workout when I actually walk, versus jogging in place. Like, the striding seems to be a greater workout. But I think any moving in general is a good thing!!
However...I just wanted to say...please don't feel self conscious about running outside! Think of it this way - the other runners who see you? They're gonna be like, "You go, girl! Get your run on! YEAH!" and those who don't run who see you? They can't say a damn thing! Because they don't RUN.
No matter where you are in your fitness goals, you're awesome. You're doing something. Be proud and run outside!2
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