How many months of jogging will produce noticeable leg slimming effects?

In the spring season, the spring breeze blows and the willow trees sprout. The temperature gradually rises. People no longer wear heavy clothes, and their bodies return to the season of spring flowers. This is a good time to exercise. If you don’t grasp it well, you will miss this good time, which is a pity. How to exercise effectively and good for the body? There are many ways to jog, so how many months of jogging will have a significant effect on slimming legs!

It has a positive effect on functional and physical health levels. For the general population, it is recommended to jog at a moderate intensity, gradually extending the exercise time and increasing the speed. Some people who don't exercise regularly or are new to long-distance running may have some doubts about this sport: Will running make your legs thicker? Why do I always feel "out of breath" when I run?

Question 1: What are the benefits of long-distance running?

Xiaoyan will be 25 years old next month. That day, a friend half-jokingly and half-seriously said, "A woman's metabolism slows down after the age of 25. There is a park near your home, but you never like to move around, wasting such a good location. Why don't you go for a run a few nights a week?" After hearing her friend's reminder, Xiao Yan asked back, "What's so good about running?"

Experts explain:

Zhou Tong introduced that scientific experiments have confirmed that long-term rhythmic deep breathing during long-distance running can enable the human body to breathe a large amount of oxygen. When the amount of oxygen absorbed is 7 to 8 times more than usual, the lung capacity will increase accordingly. Long-distance running can also improve the myocardial oxygen supply, make the myocardial muscle fibers thicker, and enhance the heart's contractility, thereby improving the heart's working capacity. Therefore, long-distance running is a very good way to exercise. Not only that, during long-distance running, the blood circulation in the human body speeds up, which cleans the harmful substances in the excretion system, making it difficult for the harmful substances to stay and spread in the body. According to measurements, running 3,000 meters in 16 minutes or 5,000 meters in 25 minutes can reduce blood cholesterol levels.

Long-distance running not only keeps your body healthy, but also your heart healthy. Because people do not attach importance to winning or losing the competition and only seek to exercise in a relaxed and happy manner, it can best promote the release of a polypeptide substance in the body - endorphins, which can make people produce a sustained sense of euphoria and sedation. It is very beneficial for relieving the mental and psychological tension caused by the high pace and intense exercise in modern society. It also has a good effect on cultivating people's strong will to overcome difficulties and temper hard work.

However, Zhou Tong reminded that people who do not have the habit of physical exercise should proceed step by step. If the amount of exercise greatly exceeds the usual load, it may cause sudden death or other sports injuries. People who have symptoms such as chest tightness, headache, dizziness, etc. after light activities and those with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases should consult a doctor before starting a sport. In addition, you should do sufficient warm-up exercises and ensure that the road conditions are good before starting long-distance running.

Question 2: Will running make my legs thicker?

Just as Xiao Yan was tempted, she suddenly remembered that she had seen a statement on an online women's forum that "running can make people's legs thicker". She couldn't help but start to worry, will running make people have the legendary "elephant legs"?

Experts explain:

For women like Xiaoyan who do not aim to "get bigger", it is understandable to worry about "getting bigger the more you run"

of. However, Zhou Tong pointed out that whether running will make your legs thicker depends on how you run. If you run properly, not only will your legs not become thicker, but on the contrary it can help you lose weight. "If you don't believe it, just look at the body shape and lower limbs of long-distance runners and you will understand."

Jogging is a national sport and also a good weight loss exercise. For many joggers, running every day can not only strengthen the body, but also enhance the development of various functions of our body, speed up our metabolism and prevent the body from being harmed by diseases.