Hello dear readers.
Continuing a series of articles in which I answer frequently asked questions about running and losing weight.
Part 1 is here:Frequently asked questions about running and losing weight. Part 1.
Question number 1. How long does it take to prepare for passing the 3 km standard?
It all depends on your initial results. But in general, you can prepare for a month and pass almost any standard for running perfectly.
Question # 2 Tell me, what dietary supplements makes sense to use to improve running performance?
The most I can recommend is L-carnitine, BCAAs and other amino acids before training. This will give an additional flow of energy.
Question number 3. How to breathe when running short distances? And then I suffocate and cannot breathe normally.
Breathing when running for short distances should be sharp and powerful. In this case, exhalation should be done on the movement of one leg, and inhalation on the movement of the other leg.
Question number 4. How to warm up before running?
Before running, you need to do a full warm-up, described in the article: warm-up before training
However, warm up is necessary before strength training, speed training, and tempo crossings. There is no need to warm up before slow crosses. You can just do some leg stretching exercises.
Question number 5. What can be done to improve the result in running 1000 meters if there is a week left before the test?
Preparation in such a short time will do nothing. But you can learn about the basic principles of training during this time.
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Question number 6. How do you train to get ready for your 3K run?
In general terms, you need to gain running volume by running long, slow runs. Improve oxygen uptake by running stretches in the stadium. And increase your overall cruising speed by running tempo runs.
Question number 7. How many times a week can you exercise?
It is best to do 5 full training days per week, 1 day with light activity and one day of complete rest.
Question number 8. Can you lose weight if you just run?
Everything will depend on how correctly you approach the construction of the training program, because if you just run the same distance at the same pace every day, there will be little effect. And plus, it is advisable to follow the proper nutrition program. In general, if you unequivocally answer this question, then yes - you can lose weight by jogging. But you need to know the nuances.
Question number 9. What exercises do you need to do to train your legs to get ready for your 3K run?
Details on how to train legs are described in the article: Running Leg Exercises
