Can regular jogging help slim down your thighs?

The phenomenon of poor figure is quite common, especially when the upper body is thin and the lower body is fat, which will affect one's figure more. So, can jogging help to slim down the thighs? What should I pay attention to? Developing a good habit of exercising can have a good effect on weight loss, body shaping and even fitness and health preservation. However, you must master the correct method. In addition to achieving a certain amount of exercise, you also need to master the best time to exercise.

Sports biochemistry research has found that within the first 5 minutes of running, the heart adjusts to adapt to the body's movement. The heart rate increases significantly and the heart pumps blood more strongly, but the degree is uneven. This is called the "heart adaptation period." After running for 5 minutes, the heart has adapted, the heartbeat is strong, the blood is pumped evenly, and it can make corresponding adjustments according to the amount of exercise at any time.

Within 20 minutes of running, the main source of energy for exercise is glycogen stored in the body, especially muscle glycogen and liver glycogen, because sugar can be broken down into carbon dioxide and water under aerobic conditions, releasing a large amount of energy. After 20 minutes of running, most of the glycogen is used up and the main source of energy is converted to body fat. When fat is used, it is first broken down into glycerol and fatty acids. Glycerol can be directly oxidized to provide energy, while fatty acids are converted into acetyl coenzyme A, which is then metabolized and partially converted into sugar to provide energy. Because fat requires a lot of oxygen to supply energy, when the running intensity reaches the level of hypoxia, you cannot rely on fat oxidation to provide energy.

From this we can see that running for the purpose of exercising should not be less than 5 minutes, otherwise it will not help improve your cardiopulmonary function. The longer you run for more than 5 minutes, the better your cardiopulmonary function will be. As for the running speed, it is secondary and can be adjusted according to your physical strength.

When running for the purpose of losing weight and keeping fit, the time should not be less than 20 minutes, and the pace should be slow to maintain even breathing. A 20-minute slow long-distance run can not only deplete a large amount of glycogen in the body, but also mobilize the body's fat. And because slow long-distance running is not very intense and will not cause the body to be overly hypoxic, it helps to consume fat and thus achieve the goal of losing weight.

I believe everyone is clear about whether jogging can slim down thighs and what to pay attention to. Losing weight is something many girls are trying to do, but this problem cannot be rushed. No matter how busy you are at work or study, you should set aside some time every day to complete jogging exercises and improve your eating habits.