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Avoiding Injury By Knowing How To Begin Running

By Vivian Daugherty


There are ways to avoid injury, and knowing how to begin running will help prevent them. This means more enjoyment and benefit from the experience. It is not for everyone, however. But, if it is well tolerated, it is an excellent way to increase fitness and decrease weight. More calories are consumed with this exercise than most others.

One should be sure and check with their doctor before undertaking this, especially if you have any sort of health condition. Even if you don't think you have anything wrong, still check to make sure nothing is underlying that could make it unsafe for you. Even if you do have some health issues that would make full involvement unsafe, you might be able to undertake it on a limited level.

Total commitment is important to get the most benefit and to be successful in your plan. The recommendation is to undertake a cardiac exercise for at least twenty or thirty minutes daily for maximum benefit. It is important to plan a particular block of time set aside every day for just that activity. Try to keep it for just that, and don't let other things cause you to neglect it. Excuses are easy to find to prevent your following through consistently.

Though not much in the way of clothing and equipment is necessary, a couple of things are important. It is very important to have a good pair of shoes designed specifically for runners. Try to get the best you can afford. This is especially important for anyone with diabetes. Make sure they are fitted well, and keep an eye on your feet to make sure no pressure points cause injury or sores.

It is important to have proper clothing. Not much is required, but minimally, it should be comfortable, porous and absorbent, and fit well. If you will be going out in the evenings or during times of poor visibility, having reflective stripes is a good idea so motorists can easily see you. This will help prevent any accidents.

Any session should start with stretching and a warm up. This helps prevent soreness, injury to muscles, and ease in activity. Also, making sure that you have the proper technique will help prevent injuries and excessive soreness. Expect some discomfort at the beginning, but once the habit is established, there should be very little pain associated with the exercise.

Many claim running to be dangerous for back and knee injuries because of the constant pounding. But with proper shoes and being careful and sensible about your goals, the benefits far outreach any risks. This assumes having healthy joints at the outset. If there are issues with the knees and back, then it might be best to choose something else other than this activity.

Proper breathing is one important aspect of knowing how to begin running. This means breathing in through the nose and out through the mouth. For some, this is not comfortable. For these people, they should just focus on breathing normally. Using music with a proper rhythm may help with the breathing.




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