Healthshots

By Arushi Bidhuri

Published Jun 07, 2023

Benefits Of Running For Weight Loss

Running is one of the best exercises that can help you lose weight. It is a non-equipment exercise that will help you keep in shape and shed excess fat.

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Helps Burn Calories

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Weight loss is all about burning calories, and running can help you do that. Studies have shown that running helps you burn more calories.

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  Suppresses Appetite 

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Did you know running can affect your hormones too? Studies have shown that running aids in weight loss by decreasing hunger hormones and increasing satiety hormone production.

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Targets Belly Fat

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Want to get rid of the stubborn belly fat? Run regularly because doing moderate to vigorous aerobic exercise can help you get rid of abdominal fat.

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How Many Calories Can You Burn With Running?

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A 30-minute jog can help you burn around 200-500 calories. For people who are trying to lose weight, this is the required amount of exercise that can help them lose weight.

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How To Get Started?

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You should warm up and stretch before you run, followed by 5 minutes of walking and 20 minutes of running/walking. After this, take 5 minutes to cool down.

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