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will running really help me loss weight

Melissaol
Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
edited November 2024 in Fitness and Exercise
Will it really work. I so the elliptical on cross country setting for 40 minutes. And running is that going to do anything or is it to much.

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  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    Weight loss comes down to calories in vs calories out.
    I burn about 100 cals in 10 mins crosstrainer/bike/stepper, but I burn 150 in 10 mins running (not even that fast - 7.5kmh). Add intervals or incline to that any burn will go up even more! Over an hours workout that's another 300 calories so will definetly help with weight loss :)
  • lipglossjunky73
    lipglossjunky73 Posts: 497 Member
    Depends on what you eat! No exercise will help you lose weight unless you also watch your calories.
  • Melissaol
    Melissaol Posts: 948 Member
    I really want to be able to run a 5k and not have to stop and walk.. I have had 3it knee surgery. But with all the exercising that im doing know, I don't have any trouble with my knee.
  • Osu2k1
    Osu2k1 Posts: 116 Member
    I am limiting my calories to 1800 and I burn about 400-575 calories doing the C25K program. I am on week 3 right now, and it's kicking my bum! My burn for the day is around 3100-3500. I am loosing while doing it. First week -4, 2nd week +1, this week -4. :happy: So -7 in 3 wks, works for me!
  • em9371
    em9371 Posts: 1,047 Member
    C25k is good, I've gone from zero to running 5k in less than 2 months with only running twice a week. I didn't follow the official program just added a little bit longer each time. The first time I thought I was going to die could only do 30 seconds! After a few weeks it's not too hard to add say2-5 mins each time it soon adds up :)
  • thepetiterunner
    thepetiterunner Posts: 1,238 Member
    As others have said, it's about monitoring your calories. That said, running has definitely helped me lose weight and get in better shape. It's an all-over body workout and it's great to just get out and run outdoors (when you can). And it hardly takes any equipment - just you, some workout clothes and some really good shoes. :)
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