#29: Running: why it's not my favorite form of exercise

Why am I not a fan of running as a form of exercise?  Well, first, it depends on why you're running.  Are you running because it clears your head, is meditative, makes you feel good and accomplished?  Amazing, carry on. I don't want to discourage you from running if these are your reasons.  But many pick up running because they want to improve their fitness, burn off what they ate, or lose weight.  In this episode, I talk about why running isn't effective if those are your goals.  Here's what we talk about in this episode:  The mechanics of running, and why I prefer walking (alongside strength training) for joint health and muscle building How too much running (or any cardio) can decrease muscle (and therefore, your metabolism) Why running to burn off what you ate isn't effective How and why to incorporate strength training if you still want to run  I know this is a hot topic, but it's been highly requested; I'm finally feeling brave enough to talk candidly about my opinion.  However, I never want to make anyone feel guilty for moving in ways that feel best for THEIR body. Only hear to spread the knowledge I've learned. 3:34  How to incorporate running into your workouts 6:00  Why running is not effective for weight loss  12:08  Calorie burn from running  15:01  Emptying your glycogen stores    18:00  Guilt driven exercise  19:03  Why burning more calories during a workout is not a good thing  20:54  Running can cause spikes in hunger  22:11  How too much running can inhibit your strength training efforts Try 7 Evlo classes for free: https://www.evlo-fitness.com/free-week-of-evlo-podcast Follow Dr. Shannon on Instagram: @dr.shannon.dpt Join Evlo: www.evlofitness.com To try Evlo for 2 weeks free, visit www.evlofitness.com