How can I pump up my boring run to burn more calories?!


Question: I recommend you do interval training. In fact, interval training is not only going to burn calories during your run, but after as well. I don't mean to get all science on you, but it's called EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption), which essentially means your metabolic rate will be higher AFTER you finish the workout, as opposed to a steady, 45 minute jog/run. So, what should you do? I suggest doing the interval training 20-25 minutes. That's all it takes. But, it won't be easy (or, as easy as you make it :) ) If you were going to workout for 20 minutes, start off your first 2 minutes with a brisk walk. This is your warmup. Now, the next 4 minutes, which will get you up to the 6 minute mark, you will increase the intensity every minute. So, after the two minute brisk walk, begin with a slow jog. Now at minute 4, increase your speed again. At minute 5, increase your speed again. At minute 6 increase your speed again. Now, at the 7 minute mark, go back down to the speed you had at minute 3. You repeat this cycle until 20 or 25 minutes. It may take some trial and error at first to figure out how fast you should go at each increment. But, also, on the last two minutes before your cool down, try to go at a speed faster than you've attempted. This will shock your body, thus increasing your metabolic rate. For cool down, begin with a slow jog, then down to a walk. Also, if possible, try working out in the morning on an empty stomach. Your body will be forced to use fat as its form of energy because of the fast you just had due to sleep. No carbs will be available for energy, your bodys first choice for fuel. If you're greatly concerned about muscle loss, a scoop of whey protein 30 minutes before your workout will help prevent this. hope this helps, and happy running!


Answers: I recommend you do interval training. In fact, interval training is not only going to burn calories during your run, but after as well. I don't mean to get all science on you, but it's called EPOC (excess post-exercise oxygen consumption), which essentially means your metabolic rate will be higher AFTER you finish the workout, as opposed to a steady, 45 minute jog/run. So, what should you do? I suggest doing the interval training 20-25 minutes. That's all it takes. But, it won't be easy (or, as easy as you make it :) ) If you were going to workout for 20 minutes, start off your first 2 minutes with a brisk walk. This is your warmup. Now, the next 4 minutes, which will get you up to the 6 minute mark, you will increase the intensity every minute. So, after the two minute brisk walk, begin with a slow jog. Now at minute 4, increase your speed again. At minute 5, increase your speed again. At minute 6 increase your speed again. Now, at the 7 minute mark, go back down to the speed you had at minute 3. You repeat this cycle until 20 or 25 minutes. It may take some trial and error at first to figure out how fast you should go at each increment. But, also, on the last two minutes before your cool down, try to go at a speed faster than you've attempted. This will shock your body, thus increasing your metabolic rate. For cool down, begin with a slow jog, then down to a walk. Also, if possible, try working out in the morning on an empty stomach. Your body will be forced to use fat as its form of energy because of the fast you just had due to sleep. No carbs will be available for energy, your bodys first choice for fuel. If you're greatly concerned about muscle loss, a scoop of whey protein 30 minutes before your workout will help prevent this. hope this helps, and happy running!

listen to some intense music that keeps you motivated or run with your dog or a friend

go up hills!you can also get those special trainers that make you burn more calories, dunno if they work though!

Do 30 minutes of running intervals. Run 10 minutes at 6MPH then for 5 minutes run at 6.5. Then go back down. Then raise to 7MPH for 3 minutes and go back down. Do as much as you can handle. You should burn about 400 calories if you don't go below 5.5MPH within the 30 minutes.

Use an iPod, music is a REALLY good motivator.





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