3 BEST STRETCHES TO
DO BEFORE RUNNING
Walking Lunges
Walking lunges engage
several muscles in the lower
body and when done properly,
they can also tighten and
strengthen your core muscles.
In the first movement of the walking lunges,
you target the muscles of the glutes,
hamstrings and quadriceps when you move
your leg forward.
Kneeling Hip
Flexor Stretch
This is one of the top
stretches for tight hips.
Position foot beyond
forwarding knee. Place
hands on the knee.
Straighten hip of rear leg
by pushing hips forward. Hold stretch.
Repeat with the opposite side.
Side Stretch
The side stretch not only relaxes
the muscles and loosens up the
torso, but it feels great.
RUNNING FOR
WEIGHT LOSS
You probably have heard that running is the best way to lose
weight and yes it is. Running helps you burn a great number of
calories and increases your metabolic rate.
When you are running for the first time, it will seem
difficult but as time goes on and you get in shape it would
be much easier and relaxing.
Try running for 30 to 90 minutes 3-5 times per week. This will
help you burn more calories. To approximate how many calories
you burn with each mile, multiply 0.75 times your weight in
pounds.
It important that you keep hydrated. So you need to drink water
before and after your run. Also, eat a healthy meal with the right
calories intake to support your running schedule.
Finally, have the right shoes that support your ankles, are
comfortable and give you good support.
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