Jogging

Jogging (English jog " trot " ) is a form of leisure or country sport, is increased in duration by leisurely runs, the condition (endurance ).

History

The New Zealand coach Arthur Lydiard (1917-2004) is considered the inventor of jogging. He founded in 1961 the first jogging club. The U.S. runners, coaches, and designer Bill Bowerman (1911-1999) brought the idea in 1962 after a visit to New Zealand in the United States, from where the jogging movement spread around the world. A similar method advocated already in the 1950s, the German physician Ernst van Aaken ( 1910-1984 ).

Effects

As a form of aerobic exercise increases jogging not only physical stamina, but also the physical performance of the body. In addition, it strengthens the cardiovascular system. In addition, it affects the bone density positive. In overweight people jogging can contribute to a negative energy balance and therefore acts under part of a diet, because the power conversion is increased. Jogging increases the fitness and the daily requirement of calories, as a man about 3000-3350 kJ / hr. ( 700-800 kcal / hr. ) Consumed. The step frequency is in this case of 140 to 170 steps per minute. With a body mass index greater than 30 jogging due to the consequent high joint loading is initially not recommended.

Jogging provides similar physical stress such as running as a sport discipline, to which the body needs to adapt only to the body. In particular, tendons, ligaments and joints but can be damaged by overloading.

Equipment

Frequently running shoes are considered basic equipment for jogging. For, besides the shoe size or other characteristics such as joint support or cushioning quality play a role, a personal consultation is recommended. Some shops offer this at a camera-supported treadmill analysis. Furthermore, should one not be taken too old shoe. Due to the loading use running shoes excessively quickly and should be replaced for this reason, to prevent health problems.

The benefits of running shoes is controversial among scientists. Two independent research studies from Harvard University and the University of Virginia came to the conclusion that it was on the joints when you jog barefoot without shoes. This arises from the fact that jogging shoes with mostly first sit up the heel on the floor and your wrists and knees were loaded with three times the body weight. Without shoes 'm usually the first bale or metatarsal on, whereby the shock will greatly mitigated. For these more natural running style there for some time the so-called barefoot or minimalist running shoes that forego largely or entirely on cushioning and supportive elements.

A heart rate monitor helps ensure accurate assessment of the load and prevent the body gets into an oxygen deficit.