Ten common mistakes in running

"But anyone can walk!" - Put together by this motto many beginners run their shoes and go jogging. But even beginners underestimate the burden: they wear the wrong shoes or want to keep up with faster runners. But even advanced make mistakes. A study by the Sports University in Cologne found that 80 percent of the recreational runners are too fast. In addition, joints and ligaments are often charged too much if you train incorrectly. Just start running and be slim is therefore not in it. We have compiled the biggest mistakes while jogging.

Do not start running without a doctor check

Jogging can strain the heart and circulation very strong, so experts recommend that before entering the training to run a health check. "You should go to the doctor in any case, if you already have problems - no matter what," recommends Dr. Christine Graf, sports medicine from Cologne. From the 35th Age is the doctor check a must. For particularly overweight men are suffering in this age already on cardiovascular diseases. "Therefore, one should perform a stress test the doctor can be to assess how much you can expect of the circuit," said Graf

Bad shoes hurt the joints

As a rule, no expensive equipment needed for running. But an ordinary shoe, it should be. For bad shoes straining joints and feet. Find out why in a shop together with the seller of a right shoe. Good shops will advise you extensively and even perform a treadmill test with you.

For overweight jogging rather not

If you are overweight, you should definitely do something for your fitness. However, running can be the wrong way, because the excess body weight on your joints under pressure. "For the novice heavyweight why are sports such as swimming or cycling more appropriate. For these bear body mass. Anyone who has lost a few pounds can change trains running again," said the sports expert.

Muscles help burn the fat

Always run is good for the heart and circulation, but also somewhat one-sided. Fits this would be a balancing sports, for example weight training. This, incidentally, also a positive side-effect: muscles use more energy than fat tissue, even when your body rests. It can not hurt to do a little strength training if one wants to lose fat.