Saturday, December 22, 2012

Do you believe overweight people should run?


Do you believe overweight people should run?
As always I would say do what is the best for you and your situation.
I tried running when I was obese. It was very hard. I didn’t know about walk/run method for beginners.  I pushed myself to run for a minute and got tired quickly.
Then I had surgery for a knee and had to wait almost a year to resume running. I also managed to lose significant amount of weight during the non-running period.
When I started again, it was so different; it felt like if I were another person.
I fell in love in running since then and it changed my life.

18 comments:

  1. I started running when I was overweight but had to overcome some obstacles. I ran out of breath very quickly and developed some knee pain and hip pain (I'm 52.) I decided to try walking interspersed with 20 to 30 seconds of slow jogging. Eventually, I was able to increase the jogging to one minute, then 2 minutes, now I can run without stopping for two miles (about 30 minutes.) I got good running shoes and that has helped.

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  2. I also wanted to say that starting slow is the key. Start by walking for 15 minutes with a short burst of running (about 10 seconds every other minute). If anything hurts, back off and walk slower or shorter. You will eventually be running!

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  3. I would lose weight first man. You really dont want all that excessive weight pounding on your joints.

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  4. I am overweight and I find running really hard.

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  5. I do believe that any vigorous exercise can help a person improve their cardiovascular system and by extension help them lose weight. The one concern I have with running and being obese is if you are morbidly obese you have to work up to running. One of the downsides of being morbidly obese is that the extra weight proves to be overly taxing to the individual's joints. If you are morbidly obese and want to take up the sport of running, I would recommend you starting out very slow. Walk until you get the predominant amount of the weight off, then run. Just like life, it's not a race, it's a marathon.

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  6. I am overweight, have been for a long time and I am on a quest to lose weight.

    http://www.extreme-workout.com/running-makes-me-better/

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  7. Running keeps you fit, healthy, and happy, but to lose real weight, you also have to focus on what you eat.

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  8. This first step that all overweight people who wish to lose weight need to do is by running. It burns faster than you thought. It don't have to be long but it has to be intense in order to lose that fat.

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  9. I think running is an effective way for overweight people. But if it is too difficult for them at the beginning, at least they should have a walk much more.

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  10. Before everything else, I'm glad your surgery went well and that you can start running again.

    Yes, I agree. Running is a good form of exercise for the overweight. I used to be overweight and so I decided to exercise but I started at a relatively slow pace so that my body would not be strained. I go brisk walking to the park and there I start running. Like you I felt anew and I can't start a day without my daily run.

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  11. Over weight people should run, but slowly. otherwise they can be at great risk. First they should walk slowly and then gradually increase the speed day by day.Yes of course moving your body is very necessary for good health.

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  12. Yes! Of course.I do always believe that overweight people should run.Though running is hard, and sometimes you want to give up, but remember why you are putting the work in now, and that's to live a healthier, more vibrant life. As Andrea Cotell says, "Don't do it just to look better; that's a bonus. Do it for your overall well-being." The reward waits in the mirror when you see the new, thinner, leaner, healthier you, and you will have done it by running.

    Ha ha ha! Thanks anyways for superb post.


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  13. Why not? I think, the best way for you to begin achieving any weight-loss goals is to start running. Yes, the effort of running is hard, but that is where the benefits lie, and the results are calories burned and pounds shed. As you stick to your running, it becomes easier because you are hauling less weight. As you begin to run regularly and progressively increase the amount you're running, the leaner and healthier you will become.

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  14. I do agree with you.One of the biggest mistakes any beginning runner can make, overweight or not, is trying to run too much too soon. You may be excited about your new goals, but you may not even be able to run at all at first, especially if you haven't done any exercise in a long time.

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  15. Overweight people will find it difficult to run at a steady pace. They need to start slowly and never punish their body. Because this could be harmful for their heart and other vital organs.

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  16. Before taking up any exercise regime we must consult our doctor. He is the right person to suggest the correct physical exercise that we can pursue for maximum benefit and no harm to our health. Overweight people must be more careful before taking up any exercise routine.

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  17. Running is a good exercise to your full body parts and your heart.

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