Is it good to jog every day?

Jogging is an aerobic exercise. Jogging can enhance our physical fitness and also help us lose weight. When jogging, you should relax yourself, breathe deeply, try to breathe out every two steps, jog at a brisk pace, and swing your arms naturally. It is best to jog for 30 minutes and persist in it for a long time. So how do you jog correctly? Here is some information I have collected, let’s take a look.

1. How your feet land

Some people believe that you should land on your forefoot when running, while others believe that you should land on your heel. We recommend starting with the middle part touching the ground first. Research shows that a good distance runner typically lands on the middle of the foot. Slow runners land on the middle of the foot and the heel, while fast runners land forward of the ground. We believe that only sprinters and middle-distance runners are suitable for landing on the front of the foot. There may be some exceptions to this, but landing on the middle of the foot is a good approach for beginner and intermediate runners. This reduces vibration and relieves pressure on the calf muscles and tendons while preparing the foot for the next step.

2. Hip and head posture

This one is a little harder to visualize: where are your hips when your feet hit the ground? Some people suggest that your feet should be at the end of your center of gravity when you hit the ground, with your head, hips, and feet in a straight line. Keep your head straight and upright, and look straight ahead. You need to be especially careful when turning your head, usually from the part above the neck, to avoid twisting your body and causing instability while moving.

3. Arm posture

While your arm movement helps propel you forward when running, your arm movement also helps minimize trunk rotation. Keep your elbows bent at about a 90-degree angle. Try to relax your arms as much as possible while running, while keeping your stride in sync with your leg movement.

The above are some correct postures when jogging. When jogging, try to keep the rhythm unchanged, do not move your head randomly, breathe in through your nose to avoid getting a stitch in the side, and try not to talk while jogging. Although jogging is simple, you will not achieve the fitness effect if your posture is not correct.