Back to Basics
Have you been thinking about taking up running to get fit? You probably have read articles or heard people talk about the benefits of running.
'Oh! running makes you healthier, cut your cardiovascular age by years, and makes your arteries younger'
'Oh! running helps you lose weight'
You wanna start running, well, say goodbye to your knees'.
Well, it’s one of those topics wherein tons of research has been done 'Proving the benefits', on the other hand there’s research which shows that ‘No Significant’ benefits can be proven.
Well irrespective of what you've read or heard, the gist of it is, you gotta get off the couch and MOVE.
Let's present to you our study, quite straightforward to be honest:
Get off the couch. Walk, run, stretch, exercise. Get moving, Period
Build a slow and steady workout routine. Start with a walk and some stretching
Over a few weeks, build up to a slow jog
Further build that into a run and a lighter body weight workout routine.
Eat well, eat right, and maintain ideal body weight (PS: if you’re overweight, focus on getting your weight down to the Ideal Body Weight) There’s a reason it’s called Ideal Body Weight… 'Save those Knees'.
Having a training program that combines running with body weight exercises not only keeps your body fit, but also puts the mind to ease and helps you sweat out a lot of crap.
Let’s face it, the best part of running is the ‘Runners High’, the release of dopamine, serotonin and other juices that give you the most amazing feeling, and - it’s legal!
Bringing us to our next feature: Home workouts.
Yes, we couldn’t stay away. Yes we know that stepping out of that door, the first step towards becoming fit is the hardest, BUT ’Corona’. The Covid19 virus has become an integral part of our lives now and is here to stay for the foreseeable future.
It may have managed to keep everyone at home, Quarantined, but do not let it keep you away from your workouts. Going outside for a workout may be tough, but nothing prevents you from squeezing in a workout at home.
Here’s something to keep the juices flowing, the mind fresh and also well, to burn off the extra food you’ll be consuming while under quarantine. Let’s face it, that’s gonna happen.
Disclaimer: No Weights and Equipment required, hence No Excuses!
Here's an Intense 8 minute Lower body workout to fire up those legs and core, designed by Arica Sky
You could follow that up with this Ab workout for beginners designed by Chris Heria.
Here's 2 questions you as a runner should think about - Why do you Run? How does running make you feel?
"You have to wonder at times what you're doing out there. Over the years, I've given myself a thousand reasons to keep running, but it always comes back to where it started. It comes down to self-satisfaction and a sense of achievement."
- Steve Prefontaine, international track star.
News from Around the World
As you may have heard, all road races, including most of the world majors - Tokyo, London, New York, Boston have been either postponed or cancelled.
However, NY Times carries this article about going ‘Back to Basics’, with respect to running and workouts. A running boom is taking place around the world, BE A PART OF IT.
Closer to home, the Airtel Hyderabad Marathon 2020 stands to be delayed or cancelled until further notice. Those who were training for that race would need to probably decide on another race further down the year.
Lastly, our WTF! News Feature of the Week
The French police is using the popular fitness app Strava to track and fine cyclists for training outdoors. Cycling has been banned outdoors in Spain and France and also prohibited in Italy. Only professional cyclists are permitted to be outdoors for training if their livelihood depends on the sport. It’s hilarious to see the French police leaving a comment on some of the cyclist’s workout posts, mentioning the fine amount as well. LOL!
So, that’s it from our side for this week, hope you enjoyed this week's newsletter, you can stop CARB-LOADING now!
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