Running: The ‘accessible’ way to lose weight
Running is regarded as an excellent way to lose weight, without having to spend much money.
POLOKWANE – After December, many residents will once more want to shed a few kilogram.
Fitness coach Lebogang Malebatja regards running as an excellent way to lose weight, without having to spend much money.
“Exercise helps, but running burns more calories, and helps you burn calories long after your workouts. It helps to suppress your appetite too and targets harmful belly fat.”
What’s even more beneficial about running are the other health benefits, he added.
“Swimming and cycling are examples of other sporting codes that help to burn calories. As much as we as trainers or coaches need clients in or outside the gym, we all know that not everyone can afford it or buy expensive equipment, especially during this time.
“If you can afford a pair of running shoes, then you can run and burn calories without having to spend a lot of money to lose weight,” he said.
Running is also something you can do in any type of weather, he said.
“You can run in the mornings when it’s too hot later the day, and even in the cold you can run with a friend. You can run every single day if you’re smart about what recovery is all about. It’s that kind of accessibility that makes running one of the best workouts for weight loss,” he said.
Regular runners Fikile Nhlabati and Shawaan Jarden are just two locals that often run in the area of the stadium, and agree with Lebogang.
“I’m a proud mother of two beautiful children and also a grandmother. I opted to make running in the mornings a norm as I want to stay healthy. I believe running keeps us feeling and looking young,” Fikile said.
Shawaan added that running is now a regular sport for him after he committed to staying fit.
“Work your way up by running regularly. It should start to feel more natural after a month,” he said.
