The Health Show #006 - Getting into Jogging
The Health Show #006 (MP3 – 6.7MB – 19.41min)
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Vienna and beti talk about a strategy commonly used to Get into Jogging in this podcast.
The best way to keep your body healthy is to exercise and have a healthy diet. In this podcast we will be focusing on the ‘exercise’ component of being healthy, and a good way to exercise is to go for a jog or a speed walk. Jogging is a type of cardio activity that strengthens the heart and gives you more energy in your day. If you feel sluggish or you liken yourself to a couch potato, Vienna and beti have the perfect solution.
Getting into Jogging Topics:
1. Medical Clearance
If you are keen to get out there and give it a go, ask yourself a couple of questions first:
1. Are you over 35?
2. Do you not exercise regularly?
If you have answered yes to both of the questions above or you have a health issue, it is a good idea to see your family doctor before commencing an exercise program. Let your doctor know that you are planning to exercise and also ask for some guidance.
2. Good Running Shoes
Good running shoes are the key to an enjoyable exercise experience. If you are wearing blister-causing footwear, your jog is not going to be too pleasant. Your old runners/sneakers that you have had since high school or college do not have the support you need to protect your foot from injury. Treat yourself. Go out and buy yourself a nice pair of Running Shoes. Ensure that they feel right from the very beginning. Getting shoes that are too big or too small is uncomfortable and potentially dangerous. It is best to go to a place that specialises in Active Footwear, where the sales staff have good product and foot anatomy knowledge. When you get your new shoes, every time you look at them it will also trigger a thought response for you to go for a jog :)
3. Layered Clothing
Get into layered clothing. Wear a few layers so you can strip off as you warm up and dress up as you cool down. Avoid wearing heavy clothing.
4. Water
Water is very important. Keep well hydrated but don’t drink so much that you can hear the water swishing around in your stomach as you jog (I personally know this experience, it feels weird and uncomfortable).
5. Sustenance
You will need sustenance for the jog. Try to eat about two hours before the jog, but if do not have the opportunity to do so, have a light snack to sustain you through the jog and have your meal after the jog. A High Carbohydrate, Moderate Protein and Low Fat meal is best suited to this type of activity.
6. Safe Running Environment
Find a nice safe and scenic area to jog. Jogging on a softer surface (eg grass) is better for your joints than it is to jog on hard surfaces (eg asphalt).
7. Injuries
If you have injuries tend to them accordingly. Avoid jogging on recent injuries. If you have injuries that have been there for years, see your doctor or physiotherapist to advise you on exercising without aggravating the injury.
8. Time keeping device / Watch
Wear a watch that displays seconds. This is great for training and it allows you to keep up with the jogging program below.
9. Program
The 9 Week Jogging Success Program
This program can be modified to speed walking rather than jogging.
Goodbye and remember…
Be fit and stay healthy
beti & Vienna