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What should you pay attention to when running to lose weight?

Asked by:Nina

Asked on:Apr 03, 2026 04:33 PM

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  • Catalina Catalina

    Apr 03, 2026

      Running is a very common way of fitness, and it is also a commonly used way for girls to lose weight. So what should you pay attention to when running to lose weight? Let’s take a look now.

      1. Pay attention to warm up

      Warm-up exercise is a preparatory stage for each body before exercise. It can avoid problems such as muscle strains during exercise. Especially before running, stretching your legs is particularly important. Only when the preheating is sufficient and the stretching is in place, can the calves be put into the "weight loss battle" in the best condition. 2. Heel landing

      This is the most important technique for running to lose weight and prevent your calves from getting thicker. Many women will land on the balls of their feet when running, making running easy and effortless. However, it is not suitable for women with thick calves. The correct way to prevent your calves from getting thicker is to land with your heels and then jog with your whole toes on the ground.

      3. Aerobic exercise burns fat

      Generally, the time for aerobic exercise to burn fat is after 30 minutes of continuous exercise, so running should be continued for more than half an hour. It should be noted that do not mistakenly think that the more intense the exercise, the better the weight loss effect. It is wrong to only focus on the calories burned each time you exercise. Generally speaking, it is very appropriate to control jogging at 6-8km/hr. Once the intensity increases and speeds up, the calories consumed will indeed increase, but it will put too much burden on the calves and knees, and the muscles will grow faster.

      4. Stretch the calves

      You can stretch after exercise, which can shape your calves and legs, which is also a more important place. Here is a trick for those who like to be lazy. You can completely abandon the traditional leg-crossing massage. A more convenient way is to stand at an arm's width away from the wall, and then use your hands to support the wall, with your body forming a 30-degree angle to the wall. Hold on for 5 minutes and feel the calf muscles being stretched infinitely. You can adjust it according to your body's flexibility.

      5, hot blister leg

      When soaking your feet in hot water, you can also massage your calves to help blood circulation. You can buy a wooden bucket, soak your legs, listen to music and read a book to fully promote blood circulation in your calves. After soaking, massage your calves with lotion. The choice of cream is not very demanding. Apply it on your calves and massage from bottom to top, and massage in circles until it is completely absorbed. After applying, gently pat your calves to completely relax the muscles.

      6. Time control

      The running time should not be too short or too long. Aerobic exercise should last for 30 minutes, so the time should not be shorter than 30 minutes, otherwise the weight loss effect will not be achieved.

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