Go Running To Beat Cellulite
Running is one of the best and most popular forms of exercise. It’s fantastic for building up fitness and it’s also one of the best ways to help fight cellulite as it aids weight loss and leg toning. Believe it or not you can also really enjoy the experience if you start properly.
Banish the memories you might have of cross-country runs at school, where a sadistic gym teacher would send you running unprepared around a windy field. The trick to starting running and actually enjoy the experience is to start slow and build up your stamina gradually. By keeping you goals realistic and not pushing too hard too soon, you’ll quickly work your way to running consistently.
On of the wonderful things about running is that it’s a great mood booster, releasing plenty of ‘happy’ endorphins in the brain that we get when we experience pleasure. So if you’re feeling low because of your cellulite or weight, all the more reason to get running. Research has been undertaken that showed exercise can be at least as effective as anti-depressants when it comes to treating mild cases of depression- no wonder so many are addicted to it! And don’t forget the direct health benefit to your cardiovascular system. Contrary to popular belief, running can also be beneficial for your bones, with the load bearing exercises helping to osteoporosis. Plus, a half hour of good physical exertion three or more times a week can reduce your risk of breast cancer by 3o%.
Running is also a good cellulite fighter because it targets your lower body, increases the blood circulation (see ‘How To Get Rid Of Cellulite’), burns fat and builds muscle. A good steady-paced run burns over 34o calories in 3o minutes and even increases your metabolic rate after you’ve finished your workout. Just be sure not to turn to poor quality foods afterwards, it’s easy to start devouring chocolate as your body craves sugar.
Running can help you to get in shape up all over. A recent study showed that women who run more than ten miles each week have thinner waists and narrower hips than women who don’t exercise as much. They also have lower blood pressure and higher levels of good cholesterol.
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