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Running
Intermediate

Running

Running is an excellent cardiovascular exercise that improves heart health, burns calories, and builds lower body endurance. Great for overall fitness.

Duration

20 min

Calories

200-400

Sets

1 session

Reps

20-30 minutes

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Start with a 5-minute warm-up walk

  2. 2

    Begin running at a comfortable pace

  3. 3

    Maintain steady breathing throughout

  4. 4

    Land on the middle of your foot, not heel

  5. 5

    Cool down with a 5-minute walk

Muscles Worked

QuadricepsHamstringsCalvesGlutesCore

Pro Tips

  • Start slowly and build up gradually

  • Focus on breathing rhythm

  • Keep your posture upright

  • Stay hydrated before, during, and after

Benefits

  • Improves cardiovascular fitness and endurance

  • Burns calories and supports fat loss

  • Boosts mood and mental health

Common Mistakes

  • Starting too fast and gassing out

  • Overstriding and hard heel striking

  • Ignoring recovery between sessions

Exercise Variations

Walking (Easier)

Jogging (Moderate)

Interval Running (Harder)

Hill Running (Advanced)

Alternatives

CyclingRowingElliptical

Safety Notes

  • Wear proper running shoes

  • Run in safe, well-lit areas

  • Listen to your body and rest when needed

Tags

cardioendurancefat loss