(Lifestyle) RUN LIKE AN EXPERT

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If there is an exercise that brings multiple benefits to both the body and the mind, it is running. Every day more people are encouraged to run, probably because they already know some of its many contributions to health such as improving the cardiorespiratory system, strengthening bones and muscles or reducing stress and anxiety. This is also a workout that you don't need too much for and is suitable for most people.

For Gustavo Montes, for example, running is his ground wire, he uses it to clear his mind of daily stress and also ensures that it helps him connect with his body. The prominent Argentine journalist and runner who recently joined G-Shock, the family of the most resistant watches on the market, as an ambassador for the G-Squad sports line for Latin America, highlights the importance of doing it the right way for those who Get started in this practice.

"Although it may seem like a relatively simple activity, to start running it is not enough just to put on a pair of shoes and go for a run, like all training, it is important to do it the right way to take advantage of its benefits and avoid discomfort and injuries," he explains. . Gustavo, who has been running for almost two decades, combining his work as a journalist with this passion, gives us some recommendations to venture into the world of running and get to run like a professional:

 

Consult with experts. First, before starting, you should consult a doctor for a general check-up that allows you to know if you are fit for physical activity and what is the most appropriate intensity level. It is also advisable to contact a coach or physical education teacher to draw up a plan and guide the progress of the workouts, setting a goal that motivates you to keep running.

Choose suitable implements. Usually comfortable clothing, good shoes with good cushioning, and a watch with a stopwatch are sufficient, but as the runner enters this world, he will surely be looking for the latest technology to measure his training. The GBD-100SM from G-Shock is ideal for those who start the activity alternating gym, walking and jogging. Count on Bluetooth connectivity, step counter, interval timers, lap time measurement and calories burned.
Step by Step. We all want to see results fast, but impatience doesn't win. To begin, alternate walks with jogging, a maximum of between 20 and 30 minutes, at least three times a week. For newcomers, this work will need to be done for 4 to 6 weeks, which is the time it takes for the body to adapt to the new activity. When you feel fit, you can increase the demand.
Watch your diet. Having a good diet and hydration is essential. Running regularly leads to specific nutritional needs due to high caloric expenditure. That is why, as far as possible, in addition to consuming a lot of water, a balanced diet should be led by a nutrition professional, who will develop a plan according to our needs.
To protect yourself from injury. For this, the elongation or stretching prior to training and after the work performed is vital and should be part of the routine. Also, many runners leave out the gym because they feel they don't need it, but by combining running workouts with strength exercises, we protect our muscles and bones from possible injury. Regularly visiting the gym to tone our legs and core (abs and lower back) is very important.

Boost your workouts: To record, measure and take your running sessions to the next level, a sports watch will be a great ally. As for the most advanced, the GBD-H1000, the star of the G-SQUAD line, has built-in GPS and five sensors. Heart rate and speed are used to calculate the maximum value of VO2, which is an indicator of cardiopulmonary capacity, important for detecting fitness and anticipating the much feared overtraining. The G-Shock Move App (Android and iOS) allows us the option to configure workouts, screens, read data and share our achievements on networks.
Keeping us moving brings countless health benefits and running in particular is a complete workout that puts our entire body to work and helps us release endorphins, which almost immediately contributes to physical and mental well-being. If you have not done it yet, incorporating the habit of exercise into your routine will be a gift to your health, you just have to make sure you do it in the correct way guided by specialists.

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