What are the postures for jogging?

More and more people are paying attention to their own exercise. Exercise can not only make them healthier, but also keep them away from many diseases. Jogging is a very beneficial exercise for health. However, many people do not pay attention to their posture when running. They think that running is nothing more than that and there is nothing to pay attention to. In fact, it is not the case. There are still many things to pay attention to when running. So let’s take a look at what are the jogging postures?

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 positioned when your foot hits the ground? Some people recommend that your feet should be at the end of your center of gravity when you land, so that your head, hips and feet are 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

This position is when you are not using a jogging stroller and can swing your arms. First and foremost, do not stiffen your arms, clench your fists, and fully bend your elbows. Stay relaxed. Bend your arms naturally above your waistline, not too high or too low. The two arms swing back and forth alternately, causing the legs to move in the opposite direction. Sprinters swing their arms fully forward and backward as they run down the track. Many long-distance runners swing their arms in a slight arc, but elite runners don't put too much energy into swinging their arms. In other words, don't swing your arms too vigorously.

4. Knees

Don't lift your knees too high when running long distances. Only sprinters or us running uphill need our knees to be too high.

The above introduces some issues about jogging postures. Jogging is a very good exercise for weight loss. It consumes a lot of calories and can achieve the effect of weight loss in a short period of time. Doing brisk jogging can enhance respiratory function, increase lung capacity, improve the body's ventilation and gas exchange capabilities, and improve myocardial nutrition and other problems.