#29: Running: why it's not my favorite form of exercise

Why am I not a fan of running as a form of exercise? 

Well, first, it depends on why you're running. 

Are you running because it clears your head, is meditative, makes you feel good and accomplished? 

Amazing, carry on. I don't want to discourage you from running if these are your reasons. 

But many pick up running because they want to improve their fitness, burn off what they ate, or lose weight. 

In this episode, I talk about why running isn't effective if those are your goals. 

Here's what we talk about in this episode: 

The mechanics of running, and why I prefer walking (alongside strength training) for joint health and muscle building

How too much running (or any cardio) can decrease muscle (and therefore, your metabolism)

Why running to burn off what you ate isn't effective

How and why to incorporate strength training if you still want to run 

I know this is a hot topic, but it's been highly requested; I'm finally feeling brave enough to talk candidly about my opinion. 

However, I never want to make anyone feel guilty for moving in ways that feel best for THEIR body. Only hear to spread the knowledge I've learned.

3:34  How to incorporate running into your workouts

6:00  Why running is not effective for weight loss 

12:08  Calorie burn from running 

15:01  Emptying your glycogen stores   

18:00  Guilt driven exercise 

19:03  Why burning more calories during a workout is not a good thing 

20:54  Running can cause spikes in hunger 

22:11  How too much running can inhibit your strength training efforts

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