Running off the pounds

Run off the pounds

Weight Loss experts say that for every 3,500 calories you burn above of what you ingest, you’ll lose 1 pound of body weight. This is very good news for runners, because running is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories and to get rid of fat. To be more exact – for every mile you run (not walk), you burn approx. 100 calories. It is a little more if you weigh above 150 lbs. and it can be a little more if you increase your speed by about 1 mile per hour. So, instead of taking another diet pill the best way to lose weight is running. It gets even better. By making some adjustments and changes to your running workout you can literally run off those extra pounds – without changing anything in your current diet. Of course this gets a little harder to accomplish if you live of Burger King and other Fast Foods.

The fitter you become, the more calories your body will burn all day long. This leads to bigger calorie deficits and as a result even more weight loss. Call it compound interest (making a referral to the financial world here), runners-style. Imagine yourself being transformed into a lean, mean, calorie-burning running machine.

So, besides running (duh) what are the adjustments you will need to make to accomplish the weight loss described above? To boost your calorie-burn just through running, you will need to increase distance you are running per day or up the intensity of your training. Increasing the distance you run by 5% – 10% per week the weight loss will be huge. Now, let’s talk intensity. Increased speed or increased workout levels can easily boost your calorie burn 50%. If you are running on a treadmill a change of the incline setting is the most efficient way to do this. One degree incline adds about 10% to your calorie burning process.

It is important to note that you should also consider your post-workout meal options to prepare for some additional muscle gain. The first hour after your workout allows your muscles to absorb protein most efficiently and therefore leads to better muscle growth. Whey Protein Light is my preferred protein due to the low calorie configuration with optimum whey ingredients.

As you can see there are some easy ways where running can turn into a calorie burning exercise. Once that calorie burner is turned on there is almost no stopping anymore. But be warned – running is addictive. Once you are hooked …;

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