How to start running or jogging

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poonamsonii2902
poonamsonii2902 Posts: 3 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
how to start running or jogging to loose weight that i shouldnt get any pains whether its shin splints or knee pain?

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  • Lietchi
    Lietchi Posts: 6,380 Member
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    The Couch to 5k (C25K) program is good. Also: start SLOW. Speed should not be a concern art this point. You might feel like a slug, that's fine 😉
    And lastly, to avoid pain, decent running shoes are important. Ideally you should visit a shop specialized in running shoes, to have your gait analysed. But depending on local regulations, that might be tricky in these Covid times.
  • rheddmobile
    rheddmobile Posts: 6,840 Member
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    Diet is more important than exercise to lose weight, since many people find exercise makes them hungrier, but exercise is also a great idea while losing weight to encourage your body to keep muscle mass, and to earn you a few extra calories to eat every day.

    If you currently have knee pain consider walking instead of running until you are at a lighter weight - you may find the pains go away as your knees have less stress on them. Shin pains can be caused by various things, a lot of the time they are temporary while your body adjusted to new activities. If they continue or get worse see someone for help.

    I also recommend the c25k program, it’s how a lot of us started! Best of luck to you! If you can currently walk briskly for 30 minutes you are ready for c25k, if not, work up to that point.

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