Fitness
A lot of people think that when they are training to run, all they have to do is run everyday to reach their goal. Although they most likely will get fit doing this and they also might reach their goal, they wont be reaching their full potential. It has been proven that when someone is training for something, like running a 5k, they need to do more than just run. Running is a great workout, but it wont work all of your muscles fully. When training to run, if you want to reach your full potential, you need to add some workout exercises into your routine.
Yes, running does work you core, legs, arms, etc... But when you are constantly running with the same routine everyday, your body gets used to what you are doing and running not only becomes dull but it also becomes ineffective. For example, if you run at the same speed on a treadmill for 30 minutes each day, you will begin to see that your body is showing little to no change. If you want to reach maximum potential, than you need to change things up. Create a strength training routine that goes along with running, increase the time and speed that you run, or just find a way to challenge your body. Basically constantly make your body work while training. Like they say... No pain, no gain.
Most runners add strength training to their routine because it helps them to run faster, longer, and more efficiently. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research conducted a study that showed that runners who added three days of strength and resistance training to their weekly routine not only increases their overall fitness strength, but also enhanced their endurance. Along with that, strength training also helps to prevent injuries. "If you increase your strength, you'll also increase your joint stability, reducing your risk of repetitive stress injuries," (the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research).
Along with adding strength training to your routine, you should also add before and after stretching to your routine. I have had a few people comment about this subject, so that reminded me that stretching is a huge part of training, especially if you want to reduce injury. Warming up before you workout, also known as before stretching, helps your muscles rise in temperature and helps to make them loose, supple, and pliable. It helps prepare your body for exercise by increasing your heart and respiratory rate.It also increases blood flow which increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients being given to the muscles being worked. All in all, stretching before and after your workout is something you should always do.
In conclusion, to reach your full fitness potential, you should add different exercises to your routine. I highly recommend adding (at least) strength training and daily stretching to your weekly routine. This will help you to stay safe and be the best that you can be. You never want your body to find your workout easy. Working out and training should be a challenge for your body. Adding different exercises to your training will increase your overall level of health and fitness.
Yes, running does work you core, legs, arms, etc... But when you are constantly running with the same routine everyday, your body gets used to what you are doing and running not only becomes dull but it also becomes ineffective. For example, if you run at the same speed on a treadmill for 30 minutes each day, you will begin to see that your body is showing little to no change. If you want to reach maximum potential, than you need to change things up. Create a strength training routine that goes along with running, increase the time and speed that you run, or just find a way to challenge your body. Basically constantly make your body work while training. Like they say... No pain, no gain.
Most runners add strength training to their routine because it helps them to run faster, longer, and more efficiently. The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research conducted a study that showed that runners who added three days of strength and resistance training to their weekly routine not only increases their overall fitness strength, but also enhanced their endurance. Along with that, strength training also helps to prevent injuries. "If you increase your strength, you'll also increase your joint stability, reducing your risk of repetitive stress injuries," (the Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research).
Along with adding strength training to your routine, you should also add before and after stretching to your routine. I have had a few people comment about this subject, so that reminded me that stretching is a huge part of training, especially if you want to reduce injury. Warming up before you workout, also known as before stretching, helps your muscles rise in temperature and helps to make them loose, supple, and pliable. It helps prepare your body for exercise by increasing your heart and respiratory rate.It also increases blood flow which increases the amount of oxygen and nutrients being given to the muscles being worked. All in all, stretching before and after your workout is something you should always do.
In conclusion, to reach your full fitness potential, you should add different exercises to your routine. I highly recommend adding (at least) strength training and daily stretching to your weekly routine. This will help you to stay safe and be the best that you can be. You never want your body to find your workout easy. Working out and training should be a challenge for your body. Adding different exercises to your training will increase your overall level of health and fitness.
Here's a fun fact: when you are citing a source in a blog or any online publication you can just insert a link to the website in your writing. You don't have to do a citation like you would in an MLA essay... I should put that in my information for next year's cohort. Thanks. Also, good job overall on this post.
ReplyDeleteGood post. I'm glad that you understand that letting your body adapt to a single kind of workout will only set you up for failure. What kind of strength and cardio exercises would you suggest?
ReplyDeleteFor strength exercises I would do ones that work especially your legs and core (since those are the muscles you use most when running), and for cardio exercises I would suggest when you run just to push a little faster or harder each time, if that makes sense, also jump roping is a great cardio exercise.
DeleteIt sounds like you really know what you're doing to get ready for a 5k. Keep up the good the good work.
ReplyDeleteI am looking forward to see how this 5k will go. It seems like you will be quite prepared for it, and I am looking forward to be hearing of your success.
ReplyDeleteThat's a great insight for people who don't know as much about running! Cant wait to hear how the color run goes!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great insight for people who don't know as much about running! Cant wait to hear how the color run goes!
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