Running Your Way
To Faster Weight Loss

While there are many dieting options when it comes to losing fat, from simple calorie restriction to overnight miracle diets, there is nothing better than a combination of diet and exercise to push your weight loss even further. The combination of consuming fewer calories and burning extra calories makes a huge difference in your results.

One exercise that almost everyone can do, both young and old, is running. Even if you can't run, you can try walking or jogging as a substitute and still see results. If you are unsure, please consult your doctor before beginning any exercise program.

In most cases, running workouts have consisted of long, boring workouts on the treadmill. Running more miles or staying on the treadmill an extra 30 minutes was always the secret to greater weight loss.

Traditional fat loss theories agreed with this workout plan. Most studies showed that people burn a greater percentage of fat when exercising at a low intensity, so the recommended workouts consisted of slow jogging for a long period of time. While higher intensity workouts still burnt fat, they also burnt a greater portion of carbohydrates, which did not seem as effective for fat loss.

Almost everyone followed the same advice for years. If they were not getting the desired results, they simply stayed on the treadmill for an extra hour. If that did not do the trick, they cut more calories out of their diet. Finally, some people started to realize that the long, slow workouts were not bringing results. These people drastically reduced the time spent working out, and instead increased the intensity of their workouts. This type of workout brought more results in less time.

Recent studies have shown that high intensity workouts do indeed burn more fat than long, slow workouts. Some studies have shown that running intervals (a mix of fast and slow running) can burn three times as much fat as a consistent, slow pace workout.

If you want to get more results in less time, try running sprints for fat loss. All you have to do is instead of jogging at a constant pace, run slowly and then sprint for 10-60 seconds, and follow that with slow running or walking. Then keep repeating, alternating between fast and slow periods. (Start with one or two sprints and then work your way up as you get more comfortable.) This way, you can get a great workout in 20-30 minutes, and you will burn more fats than you would do a mind-numbing workout on the treadmill.

As I said, running is a sport. Almost anyone can do and it is also a great way to lose weight. For more advice on getting started running and jogging, I recommend this beginners guide to running because it covers buying running shoes and clothing, getting the proper nutrition, and various other tips.