Jogging
Jogging is a form of trotting or running which is conducted at a slow or leisurely pace. The main purpose in jogging is to increase fitness levels in a way that incurs less stress than running which places greater pressure on the joints and knees. Running may be considered more of a competitive sport while jogging, done at one's own pace, can either be a hobby or a means towards improved health. People jog for fitness, fun, and training, and since jogging is low-cost, does not require special equipment, or a gym membership it can be an economical - as well as healthful - past time.
Presidential joggers have included Presidents Carter, Clinton and Bush. It was President Jimmy Carter who reflected, "Everyone who has run knows that its most important value is in removing tension and allowing a release from whatever other cares the day may bring."[1]
Definition
With walking one foot is always on the ground but in running both feet leave the ground as the person is nearly airborne and propelling themselves forward. Jogging is slow running as opposed to sprinting or just merely walking.
Dr. George Sheehan, cardiologist and author of the best seller, "Running & Being: The Total Experience," is quoted to have said "the difference between a jogger and a runner is an entry blank." In other words, joggers have no organized racing event to "enter," as the majority of sports organizations have not recognized jogging as a competitive sport and many joggers run simply for the pleasure of it or as part of a daily or weekly health regime.[2] Other running experts are usually more specific in determing the meaning of jogging, defining the term as running slower than 6mph (10 minute per mile pace, 10 km/h, 6 min/km).[3]
Jogging is often used by serious runners as a means of active recovery during interval training. The runner who may just have completed a fast 400 metre repetition at a sub-5-minute mile pace, may drop to an 8-minute mile pace for a recovery lap.
History
The term to jog/jogging as a form of exercise originated in England in the mid seventeenth century. This usage became common throughout the empire and in his 1884 novel My Run Home the Australian author Rolf Boldrewood wrote "your bedroom curtains were still drawn as I passed on my morning jog".
In the United States jogging was also called "roadwork" when athletes in training such as boxers, customarily ran several miles each day as part of their conditioning. In New Zealand during the 1960s or 1970s the word "roadwork" was mostly supplanted by the word "jogging", promoted by the coach Arthur Lydiard, and this form of running became quite popular among many people at that time. University of Oregon track coach Bill Bowerman, after jogging with Lydiard in New Zealand, brought the concept of jogging as exercise to the United States in 1962. Bowerman published the book Jogging in 1966, and later updated the book for a 1967 republication. Bowerman established jogging programs for men and women of all ages. The popularity of these programs helped to spread the concept of jogging as an exercise for everyone throughout the United States.[4] Term "jogging"is falling out of favor in recent times.
Following a Program
Safety precautions and risks
Anyone undertaking a sustained vigorous exercise regime such as running or jogging should have a complete medical exam - including an EKG - to eliminate the possibility of any negative effects to their health. Certain conditions, such as heart disease, advanced arthritis, diabetes, orthopedic problems, and conditions of the kidney or liver preclude embarking on a jogging program.
Common sense would dictate that joggers, especially when running on roadways wear the proper clothing and running shoes, carry identification and avoid remote areas. Light stretches to warm up and to cool down are advisable and can prevent common runner's injuries. Injury can be also minimized by warming up beforehand, improving running form, performing strength training exercises, eating a well balanced diet, getting enough rest, and "icing" (applying ice to sore muscles, or taking an ice bath).
Jogging is a "high-impact" exercise that places strain on the body, notably the joints of the knee. As a result, some people choose to take up "lower-impact" exercises such as stair climbing, swimming, cycling or walking instead of jogging.
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Health benefits
Jogging has been proven to reduces risk of cardiovascular disease, to lower the heart rate, and blood pressure to reduce the risk of stroke- the second cause of death for women It can also reduces the risk of breast cancer for women. [5]
Like other types of aerobic exercise, jogging is an excellent means of improving cardiovascular health, bone density and physical fitness.
Activity such as jogging stimulates the neurotransmitters in the brain, increases blood and oxygen flow to the brain, and therefore, it is generally regarded that exercise can enhance mental and creative powers, improve mood and even sleep.[6]
Weight control
Jogging is one of the quickest and most efficient forms of undertaking weight loss.
The President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports recommends jogging as a vigorous activity that can help with weight control through the expenditure of calories. [2]
Exactly how many calories you'll burn by jogging depends on a number of factors. The heavier you are and the faster you run, the more calories you'll burn. A rule of thumb estimate suggests that jogging for weight loss will burn off roughly 10 calories per minute. You can use this estimate to work out how much jogging you are going to need to do. The calorie burned jogging in 30-minutes 6 times a week will be roughly 1800 calories a week.
Notes
- ↑ [1]
- ↑ Running Quotes, Sayings about Runners, Jogging Quotations
- ↑ BBC SPORT | Health & Fitness | Are you running properly?
- ↑ Bowerman, William J., W.E. Harris, and James M. Shea, Jogging. Grosset & Dunlap; New York, New York, 1967.
- ↑ Kowalchik, Claire, Running for Women, New York: 1999 Pocket Books ISBN 0671017039
- ↑ Kowalchik, Claire, Running for Women, New York: 1999 Pocket Books ISBN 0671017039
ReferencesISBN links support NWE through referral fees
- Burfoot, Amby, Ed. Complete Book of Running, Runner's World: Pennsylvania: Rodale 1997 ISBN 0875963544
- By the Editors of Runner's World, Running After 40 World Publications, Mt.View, CA ISBN 0890373055
- Heggie, Jack, Running With the Whole Body, Pennsyvlania: Rodale Press ISBN 0878576355
- Kowalchik, Claire, Running for Women, New York: 1999 Pocket Books ISBN 0671017039
- [3] "Weight Loss Benefit of Jogging: How to Get Rid of Love Handles." Retrieved January 17, 2009.
Further Reading
- The Complete Book of Running (Hardcover) by James Fixx, Random House; 1st edition (September 12, 1977) ISBN 0-394-41159-5
- Jim Fixx's Second Book of Running (Hardcover) by James Fixx, Random House; 1st edition (March 12, 1980) ISBN 0-394-50898-X
- Jogging by William J. Bowerman and W.E. Harris, with James M. Shea; New York, Grosset & Dunlap [1967] ISBN 67016154
External links
- Jogging & Joggers - A comprehensive directory of jogging clubs worldwide. Retrieved April 24, 2008.
- MedicineNet.com. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
- JoggingStroller.com. Retrieved January 17, 2009.
- WomenFitness.net. Retrieved January 17, 2009
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