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QuestionHow can I make my morning walk more fun?Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.Find a friend or neighbor to be a walking buddy with you. That way, you can hold each other accountable for going daily.
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QuestionHow do I run without getting bored?Francisco Gomez is the Head Coach at the FIT Potato Gym, a training gym established in 2001 in the San Francisco Bay Area. Francisco is a former competitive runner who helps endurance athletes train for major marathons like the Boston Marathon. Francisco specializes in Injury Rehab, Flexibility, Marathon Training, and Senior Fitness. He has a B.S. in Nutrition and Exercise Physiology & Running.Find places you love. If you like nature, then find a nice place to run that's very scenic. Also, create a playlist with music that you really enjoy to help you get pumped up. Inviting a friend or co-worker to run with you can also help.
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QuestionWhat causes your side to hurt when you run?Michele Dolan is a Fitness Trainer based in Sidney, British Columbia. She has been a personal trainer and fitness instructor since 2002, and was certified as a Personal Trainer by the British Columbia Recreation and Parks Association (BCRPA). Michele is also a Registered Clinical Counselor, and uses her 20+ years of fitness coaching experience to help clients understand their mind-body connection. She is a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) and Certified Clinical Counsellor (CCC), certified by the British Columbia Association of Clinical Counsellors and the Canadian Counselling and Psychotherapy Association. In her work, Michele uses the tools of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectic Behavior Therapy and Cognitive Processing Therapy for Post Traumatic Stress Syndrome. She practices and teaches mindfulness and acceptance in all of her coaching work. She holds a Master’s Degree in Counselling Psychology.There are many theories about what causes side pain but no conclusive answer. It could be due to muscle cramps, dehydration, poor posture, poor breathing or just being out of shape.
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QuestionCan I drink water after finishing my morning walk or run? When and what should I eat after a morning run?Community AnswerYou can (and should) drink water. You may eat anything you want after a morning run; I suggest going with a healthy breakfast.
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QuestionShould I go with my dog or my mom and dad?Community AnswerYour dog would probably be an ideal companion, but your parents or a friend would be great, too.
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QuestionI am shy about what the people in my neighborhood will say if I go for a morning walk. What should I do? I want to lose weight.Community AnswerThe people in your neighborhood will most likely not say anything. You're not doing anything wrong or strange. Many people like going for walks. Most people will not care, and if they say anything, it will most likely be encouraging or nice.
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QuestionWhat is better, running slow for a long time or fast for a short time?Aladimma Nick IfeanyiCommunity AnswerRunning slow for a long time. This will increase your fitness and endurance level.
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QuestionShould I go for a morning run or walk on an empty stomach?Community AnswerNo. Eat a banana or an apple before starting with running.
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QuestionHow long should I wait for my morning jog after eating?Community AnswerYou should wait at least 30 minutes to jog after eating. Many fitness specialists will suggest that jogging on an empty stomach will help you burn more fat, however.
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QuestionIs it okay to run while suffering from a cough?Community AnswerIt's probably best to get rid of that cough before you go for a run. It affects your breathing and if you're sick, you need to get some rest. Maybe do some calf raises to get your muscles working. If you do go for a run, keep it short and don't overexert yourself.
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QuestionWhat time should I start my morning run and for how long?Community AnswerStart when the sunlight isn't that strong. iPhone's weather app shows the time when the sun rises, so use that to your advantage. For beginners, a 20 minute run is a good place to star; you can increase as needed, to fit the time you have available.
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QuestionWhat should I eat before or after a run?Community AnswerBefore, eat something low in fat and fiber but high in carbs so it won't last long in your stomach. After, something high in protein so you can regain muscle.
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QuestionHow can I bring a phone with me?Community AnswerYou can use an armband that holds your phone. The ones with a space to thread your ear phones through are the best if you like to listen to music and run.
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QuestionShould I drink water or tea before a morning walk?AbigailAbernathyTop AnswererDefinitely water -- and bring water with you as well. You need to hydrate before, after, and during a walk.
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QuestionHow do I walk alone and not have it be awkward?Community AnswerIt should not be awkward, but you could listen to music while walking.
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QuestionIs it good to brush my teeth before going for a morning walk or run?Community AnswerIt's neither good nor bad to do so. Do whatever you're comfortable with. Some people prefer to brush their teeth right upon waking because of "morning breath".
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QuestionWill jogging help me lose weight?Community AnswerYes. Jogging burns calories, and the more calories you burn, the more weight you will lose. For optimal results you should also make sure you're maintaining a healthy diet.
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QuestionHow many hours should I sleep before going on a morning run?Community AnswerThe standard is 8 hours for a good night's sleep. Of course, everyone's body is different. You may find you need a little more or a little less to be refreshed when you awake.
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QuestionIs walking in the park in the morning before dawn or after dawn advisable?Community AnswerYou would probably be safer walking after dawn, just because it's lighter outside and there are likely to be more people around. If you're concerned, bring pepper spray with you on your walk.
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QuestionIs there anything I should or should not do after a run?Community AnswerAfter a run, you should always do a cool-down and stretch to avoid sore muscles. I like to lay on the floor and put my legs up the wall, too. Rehydrate and eat carbohydrates to restore your energy. Avoid eating junk food right after!
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QuestionAm I supposed to hold the water with my hand while jogging?Community AnswerYou could, or you could just drink when you get back. Unless you're running very long distances, you don't need to carry a water bottle.
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QuestionShould the pace while walking be fast, slow, or moderate?Community AnswerWhatever works best for you. You could also build it up by starting with walking, then jogging, and after that sprinting. Your walk/run should be challenging but not painful.
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QuestionIf I'm already fit, should I also go for jogging and morning exercises?Community AnswerIt's good that you're fit, but morning walks or exercises are regularly required to be physically and mentally active.
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QuestionWhen should I do yoga, after running or before ?tom chaneyCommunity AnswerTypically you would do it after you run, so you can stretch and cool down. But there's no rule stating you can't do it before, either. Doing yoga beforehand could help your muscles to get warmed up.
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QuestionWhat food is best to eat before jogging?Community AnswerEat low fat, low fiber, high carb foods. Carbs are easy to digest, and give you time to get out earlier.
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QuestionCan I wear slippers for my walk?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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QuestionShould I do my morning walk uphill or on a straight road?Community AnswerDo whatever you'd like.
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QuestionCan I get into my car after a morning walk and switch on the air conditioner?Community AnswerNo. After a workout, your body has become warmer and going to air conditioning may lead the temperature of your body to fall quickly and cause you to become sick. After a workout you have to keep your body warm, so change out of your wet apparel and put a warm cloth on. When your body falls into room temperature you can sit in air conditioning.
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QuestionWhat is the best time and duration for morning walk for different age groups?Community AnswerEalry in the morning when the heat of sun is less. Walk for as long as you have time or feel comfortable. The faster you walk, the more calories you'll burn.
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QuestionCan I sleep after a morning walk or run?Community AnswerYes, you can.
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