Is running in place an aerobic exercise?

Running is a form of exercise that everyone should practice, because compared with other forms of exercise, it is easier to practice and there are no restrictions on the venue. And because running is a long-term and relatively long-lasting form of exercise, it is an aerobic exercise. In the process of running, there are many ways to choose. If a person runs in place, is it considered aerobic exercise?

Is running in place considered aerobic exercise?

1. Definition and characteristics of aerobic exercise

Aerobic metabolic exercise, also known as aerobic exercise, refers to the process in which sugar and fat in the human body release energy under the condition of sufficient oxygen supply to provide energy for the resynthesis of ATP (adenosine triphosphate) and CP (creatine phosphate) during fitness, and release energy to supply the needs of muscles. Therefore, the purpose of losing weight can be achieved by using aerobic exercise to consume sugar and fat in the body. Generally, movements with low load intensity, high repetition rate and slow speed mainly rely on aerobic metabolism to supply energy. Typical aerobic metabolic exercises include walking, running, cycling, or dumbbell fitness exercises with light load and high repetition rate.

2. Running in place is an aerobic exercise

Jogging in place is an aerobic exercise. Jogging is a moderate-intensity aerobic exercise that aims to run a relatively long distance at a slow or moderate pace to achieve the purpose of warming up or exercising. It is usually best to jog every other day. Jogging on hard surfaces involves 600 to 750 foot movements per mile. Therefore, some medical experts believe that jogging can cause fallen arches, shin splints, prickly heat, Achilles tendon strain, foot swelling and bruises, and knee and back pain. Therefore, you need to do warm-up exercises before jogging, wear suitable shoes and loose clothes when jogging, run in the correct way, and be in generally good health and have a clear purpose.

3. How to lose weight and shape your body by running in place

Running in place can help you lose weight, but you need to be careful to maintain the best fat-burning heart rate when running in place. In addition, you need to control the duration of running in place (more than 40 minutes).

It is best to persist for more than 30 minutes. After 10 minutes of running in place, fat begins to supply energy, but the proportion is small. After 30 minutes of running, fat metabolism reaches a higher level. After 30-40 minutes of running in place, fat gradually becomes the main source of energy, and the proportion of glycogen consumption will decrease. If the purpose is to lose weight, it is best to run in place for 30 minutes.

It is best not to stop while running in place. Generally, there will be a running peak after about 10 minutes. At this time, the body feels very tired and wants to stop. However, you must persist and continue running to experience the pleasure of running.

Things to note when running in place

1. Don’t run without shoes. A pair of suitable running shoes has a great impact on the effect of running to lose weight, and it is best to have a foot insole. It is best not to run barefoot. Running barefoot will cause the calves to bear greater forces and will cause great damage to the feet. And the more weight you have, the greater the damage.

2. It is best not to eat after running at night. If you are really hungry, you can eat some fruit.

3. Running must be effectively combined with diet control. Don't just diet without running, and don't just run without dieting. Otherwise, you won't lose weight, but will gain it back.

4. Run for no more than 1 hour a day. Friends who weigh less than 200 pounds do not need to run for 1 hour. If you can't run for an hour at the beginning, don't insist on running blindly, but proceed step by step.

5. If you feel unwell, stop running immediately. The next day after running, I felt sore all over, so I reduced the intensity of my running that night.