Women's Fitness

HOW TO START RUNNING

If you are new to running, it’s important to set small and achievable goals so that you have a positive experience from the start. ‘Becoming a runner is about progressing from being somebody who struggles with the concept of going for a run, to being someone who can just go. There are a lot of steps between the two. Small, digestible efforts are important,’ says Kevin Betts, a personal trainer, running coach and co-founder of virtual running club runthings.co.uk.

‘Your first sessions should incorporate as much walking as

You’re reading a preview, subscribe to read more.

More from Women's Fitness

Women's Fitness6 min read
How To Avoid Injuries
Fatica is a consultant osteopath for The Back in Shape Program (backinshapeprogram. com), an online rehabilitation program for treating back pain. He has been treating and advising patients for 10 years, specialising in the spine and spinal mechanics
Women's Fitness4 min read
Speedy Lunches
Sandwiched between work commitments, hurried errands and endless to-do lists, lunch is often the most rushed meal of the day for many people. This perceived lack of time often leads to a hastily prepared or purchased meal, which does little to satisf
Women's Fitness5 min read
Sweat Your Way To Better Gut Health
As well as improving fitness, toning muscles and boosting mood, exercise is crucial for keeping your gut in top form. On a physical level, moving your body helps to keep the digestive system and bowel movements regular by encouraging the intestines t

Related Books & Audiobooks