We all know that exercising is very important to keep the body and mind healthy. There are several simple exercises which can be done regularly in order to improve the blood circulation and shed some extra pounds. It also helps you to melt away the cholesterol and flush out other toxins from the body. Jogging is one such simple exercise which can be done regularly for achieving these benefits. If you are a beginner then here are a few jogging tips which will help you to exercise in a healthy, safe and pleasant way.
The most important thing you should follow is time. Set a regular time and make it a habit to do it regularly in that time whatever be the kind of weather. You have to see to it that you get up and jog at the set time. Jogging is also meant to be a kind of slow running. Do not hurry or speed. It has to be relaxed and as slow as possible with short strides. Though you may feel like running faster you have to stick to slow running which will help you to warm up.
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Remember to run according to how much your body can bear. Do not overdo or try to run faster or jog more than your body can. You will be exhausted. During the initial days you will have to have a lot of will power to jog consistently without exerting yourself. Choose proper clothing so that your body is warm and you will sweat properly. The process of healing and cleansing will depend on how much you sweat while jogging.
After jogging make sure that you relax for a while keeping your legs above the level of your heart. It is one of the best ways to prevent heart attack. While running, the heart experiences heavy load when the circulation is maximum. As days pass by you have to increase the distance and time of exercising. If you are jogging for about 15 minutes try to increase some more time. All you have to remember is that you are doing this to improve your health and not gaining speed. So try to enjoy your exercise.
If you feel hungry while jogging you can take some fruits, vegetables or fresh juices. The best time to jog is early in the morning because you will get enough of fresh air and oxygen. As the time goes by the purity of air and amount of oxygen in the atmosphere decreases. So try to jog early in the morning before 7 a.m.