The correct way to jog for weight loss

Jogging is an aerobic exercise that many people like. Through jogging, one can improve one's physical fitness, enhance one's cardiopulmonary function, and also achieve a certain degree of weight loss effect. For those who want to lose weight by jogging, in addition to persisting in jogging and ensuring the jogging time, they also need to jog with the correct posture. Next, I will introduce to you the correct posture of jogging to lose weight!

1. Stand straight

The trunk of the body from the neck to the abdomen should remain naturally upright, without hunching or deliberately straightening, and the amplitude of swaying left and right should not be too large. This posture helps maintain smooth breathing, body balance and coordinated stride.

2. Front and rear swing arms

When running, it is very important to swing your arms naturally. The left and right swing of your hands should not exceed the midline of your body, and the up and down swing should not be higher than your chest. During the arm swing, your fingers, wrists and arms should remain relaxed, with your elbows bent about 90 degrees and close to your body.

3. Head and Shoulders Stability

While running, your head and shoulders should remain stable and avoid shaking your head. Your eyes should look forward and your shoulders should be relaxed.

4. Gently clench your fist

When running, your hands should be clenched naturally and lightly. Clenching your fist too tightly can cause your forearm muscles to tighten, which can hinder normal shoulder movement. When running, do not hold a mobile phone, MP3 or drink bottle in your hands, otherwise it will cause your body to sway and you will not be able to maintain a correct upright posture, increasing the chance of injury.

5. Move forward

When running, it is best to avoid sideways movements of the legs. Swinging your legs sideways is not only redundant, but it can also lead to knee injuries. The correct posture should be with your thighs moving straight forward.

6. Short steps

If your strides are too big, you will feel like you are stretching your feet forward when running. This will create destructive pressure and can easily cause sports injuries. During daily running, your steps do not need to be too big, and each footstep should be about 33 cm in front of the body. Sudden increase in pace can easily lead to Achilles tendon injury. After landing, your toes should feel a "gripping feeling" and your body should lean forward at the same time to reduce the impact force between your feet and the ground. The less impact force there is, the less risk of injury to the ankle and its joints.

7. Twist your hips slightly

During running, the hip twists by about 5 to 7 degrees. Twisting the hips more than 10 degrees can easily lead to problems such as iliotibial band syndrome (lateral knee pain) or hamstring strain.