| | Are you about to scribble down “lose 5-10 pounds” on your New Year’s Resolution list? Join the post-holiday club. One area to focus on: running. A running workout for weight loss should consist of short, hard bursts of cardio activity that shock your system into overdrive, followed by a brief recovery, repeated again and again. Known as HIIT (high-intensity interval training), this Tabata-style of workout will yield the biggest bang for your buck, according to exercise scientists.
Now, if you’re new to running, take four or five weeks to gradually work your way up to a solid base (running three or more times a week, for three or more miles at a time). Once you’ve reached this starting point, consider trying one of the seven workouts below. And try not to giggle when you read about the Fartlek workout. |
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