In the Soviet times, when one of the most popular disciplines among working people was morning gymnastics, running on the spot was very much in demand. One need only recall the song of Vladimir the High, in which the run on the spot is praised, as "generally reconciling", because it does not have the first, and the laggards. Today, this exercise has many undeservedly written down in the discharge of obsolete. Most people, concerned about a healthy lifestyle , prefer quick jogging in the fresh air. It is believed that it is so beneficial to the body. And in fact, whether running on the spot is effective, many still doubt. But, according to experts, this is just an error. Simulating cross-country movements can bring no less benefit than full-fledged jogging, which amateur athletes prefer. And on the spot you can run in the open air, and in a normal room, even in your home. Which is extremely convenient for those who do not have the opportunity to go to the gym or give time to daily outdoor training.
Is running on the spot useful?
Despite the seeming frivolity of this exercise, it really can bring real benefits and improve the body. But provided that a person will run on the spot regularly, even if not every day, but at least three to four times a week and at least a quarter of an hour. To breathe at the same time it is necessary to do it right - through the mouth. Breathe through the nose should not be, it increases the unnecessary burden on the heart muscle and other organs. Inhale and exhale need to the rhythm of movements, rhythmically and without delay. To avoid the appearance of pain in the side, you should not eat up before exercise, do not neglect the warm-up and try to inhale as deeply as possible.
The benefit of running on the spot is, first of all, that it exerts a milder effect on the muscles than the active jogging. Therefore it is suitable for beginners and people who are not allowed to practice other sports because of their health condition. He does not overstrain the cardiovascular system, does not depress the respiratory system. On the contrary, it has a toning effect on the body, increasing mood and energy potential due to stimulation of metabolic processes. And yet such a running complex is perfectly combined with other types of simple exercises, for example, squats, push-ups, exercises for the press, etc.
Running on the site for losing weight
Those who want to bring their figure into tone, but for some reason can not go to the hall or run in the morning, running on the spot is right. The same applies to people who dream of getting rid of extra pounds. First, this type of exercise is easier to transfer, even from a psychological point of view. And in this case, their "frivolity" is
Gradually, it is more and more mastered and can increase the load, thereby increasing efficiency. Secondly, a person with excess weight will not experience excessive loads for him, without exacerbating the state of his body, but, on the contrary, gradually increasing his endurance and quietly losing weight. Burning calories running on the spot is also capable of effective, like jogging. Both types of exercises are capable of destroying in an hour from 400 to 500 kcal. It is only necessary to monitor that the pulse is at least 120 beats per minute. If possible, you have to spend thirty to forty minutes on a run. Only with this condition, the process of losing weight is very pronounced.