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How to Run on a Treadmill to Lose Weight

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Using a treadmill to lose weight should be approached in exactly the same manner as outdoor running to lose weight. Nearly any run that can be completed outside can also be done on a treadmill and therefore the same running methods and strategies can be used to lose weight. One of the main aims when using a treadmill should be to run freely and use your natural running style, just as you would if you were running outside. While this sounds simple it's something that many people don't do. They either alter their running style or don't concentrate on how they are running, or both. This affects their weight loss success because they burn fewer calories and lose weight much slower than what they could. With this in mind here are three tips of how NOT to run on a treadmill to lose weight: 1. Don't hold onto the rail All treadmills have a rail at the front that you can hold onto while you walk or run. If you're new to treadmill running or have very poor balance then it's perfectly fine to use the rail. **End Summary** Topics: how to run on a treadmill to lose weight]]> running to los]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

Will the Treadmill Help Me to Lose Weight?

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Some people ask the question "Will the treadmill help me to lose weight?" and the answer is a resounding YES The simple reason why is because it involves running, and running is a fantastic way to burn calories and lose weight. However, that's where the similarities end because indoor running on a treadmill is quite different to outdoor running both physically and mentally as well as how it can fit in with your lifestyle. Three reasons in particular why using a treadmill can help you to lose weight when compared to outdoor running are: 1. Greater flexibility and consistency You can train at home or in the gym, and in all weather conditions so there are no excuses to miss a run. No matter what the weather is like, whether it's hot, cold, wet, or windy, you can always jump on your treadmill and complete nearly any run that you could have done outdoors. This can help you to keep running consistently and keep losing weight rather than being put off by poor weather conditions. 2. **End Summary** Topics: will the treadmill help me to lose weight]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

Running for Weight Loss - How to Lose the Last Stone or Less

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

As you keep using running for weight loss there will come a time when you have less than one stone (14 pounds) to lose to reach your desired weight. This can be the hardest of all the weight to shift which makes it very frustrating. You've put in plenty of time and effort to reach this stage but then you find it very difficult to get over the final hurdle. You're almost there but something's holding you back from the breakthrough you're looking for. The key here is to look at the type of running methods you're using. Are you using the same methods and strategies that you've always used, and if so why? The running methods that work for someone who needs to lose half of their body weight are very different from someone who needs to lose a stone or less. Why? Because they're likely to have very different running abilities. What may have really helped you lose weight in the past no longer works because your body has adapted to that type of running and it's become too easy. **End Summary** Topics: running to lose weight]]> running for weight loss]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

Running to Lose Weight, but No Weight Loss

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Just because you're using the excellent calorie burning activity of running to lose weight doesn't guarantee that you'll be successful. Yes it provides you with a great chance of success when following the right running methods, but there are also various reasons why you may be struggling and finding it harder to lose weight than you should be. Take a look at the three reasons below and you're likely to see why you're using running for weight loss yet still finding it difficult to lose weight. 1. Losing fat but gaining muscle When first using running to lose weight you may gain a small amount of muscle mass because your muscles are not accustomed to running and therefore grow due to being challenged. The weight of this increased muscle is usually cancelled out by losing weight from fat which means that overall your weight doesn't change and it can be difficult to understand why. When this happens your body fat percentage will have reduced which shows that you're still making excellent progress even though your weight hasn't changed yet. **End Summary** Topics: running to lose weight]]> running for weight loss]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

Running for Weight Loss - How Quick Should I Lose Weight?

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

And how quick should my running improve when using running for weight loss? These are two questions that most people would like the answers to when using running for weight loss. They come hand in hand because if you can improve your running ability then you'll also improve your ability to burn calories and lose weight. However, there aren't any common rules or set timescales where it can be said that everyone will lose 30 pounds over 3 months, or that you'll lose 8 pounds in the next month, or that you'll go from being able to run 3 miles in 45 minutes to running 3 miles in 30 minutes within two months. Everybody has a different body, a different mind, and lives in a different environment, as well as being at different points in their running for weight loss plan. Therefore, there are a range of factors that can affect the speed of your running and weight loss progress which are explained below. 1. Your starting weight The more weight you need to lose the quicker it will drop off and the quicker your running improvement will be. **End Summary** Topics: running for weight loss]]> running and weight loss]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

Why Running Burns More Calories Than Walking

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Many people believe that using walking or running to lose weight is basically the same thing because they state that they both burn the same number of calories per mile. However, this simply isn't true. This belief is probably more down to hope than judgement because walking is far easier than running. Do they really believe that a 3 mile steady walk could burn the same energy and the same number of calories as a 3 mile gut busting run? It just doesn't make any sense. The theory behind this thinking is that whether you run or walk for a mile you're still carrying the same weight over the same distance which results in your body using the same energy. Therefore you should burn the same number of calories whether you're using walking or running to lose weight, right. Wrong! When walking, your centre of gravity remains at a fairly constant height above the ground. In other words you walk along fairly smoothly with little upwards or downwards movement. When running, your centre of gravity varies much more. **End Summary** Topics: running to lose weight]]> calories burned running]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

How to Calculate The Number of Calories Burned Running and What This Really Means

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

The number of calories burned running or during any exercise varies considerably depending on factors such as what methods or exercise you use, how often, and at what intensity. By running you have chosen an activity that's an excellent way to burn calories. In fact it's second only to cross country skiing which is not something that's available to most people. The amount of calories that running burns per mile varies from person to person depending on factors such as your sex, weight, and running speed. The most important factor is your weight because the heavier you are the more you'll burn due to the extra energy that's required to the carry this weight over a certain distance. The following equations can be used to calculate the number of calories burned running: Gross burn rate per mile = 1.65 x weight (kg) Net burn rate per mile = 1.39 x weight (kg) Or Gross burn rate per mile = 0.75 x weight (pounds) Net burn rate per mile = 0.63 x weight (pounds) The gross burn rate is the total number of calories burned during running which includes your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). **End Summary** Topics: calories burned running]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com

Why use Running to Lose Weight?

Mon, 18 May 2009 00:00:00 -0400

Without a doubt, using running to lose weight is quite simply an excellent way to burn calories and reach your weight loss goals. Only cross country skiing has been shown to burn more calories. However, running is a much simpler form of exercise and is far more accessible to the majority of people. Of course, many other forms of exercise can also be effective at losing weight but just not as effective as running. Running can also have a tremendous impact on your life that other forms of exercise can't match due to the many and wide ranging benefits. The reason that running burns so many calories is that it requires the use of lots of muscle mass. The more muscle mass you use when doing an exercise the more calories you'll be able to burn. Many of the largest muscles in the body are in the lower body which is why running uses around 60% of your total muscle mass and burns lots of calories in the process. By running and using lots of muscle mass you'll also be able to burn more calories after the run because your body needs to burn these calories in order to recover. **End Summary** Topics: running to lose weight]]> running for weight loss]]>]]> About the Author: ]]> James Porter is a qualified UK Athletics Coach and has been an active runner since 1997. He specialises in helping people use running to lose weight and make a real difference to their life in the process. To discover exactly how you can use running to lose weight, visit: http://www.RunningandWeightLoss.com