Anti-Cellulite Running Program

Now that winter’s chill has gone, you might be thinking about tying on a pair of running shoes and going out for a jog.

Running’s not only a great way to get some fresh air, but some say that it’s the best “cottage cheese” blaster there is, as circulation is increased in the areas that count (your rear and thighs), which helps to keep skin smooth, nourished and toned. It also can reduce the fat layer in those areas and build muscle to provide a firm foundation for the overlaying fat tissue.

Some of you might be fit enough to simply step out of the door and run continuously for half an hour. But for the rest of us, it’s best to gradually build up your strength and endurance.

I got back into running (having not done any running since high school track!) by following a walk/run plan. It was an easy, even pleasant, way to start a running program. And I absolutely saw positive results after only two weeks of following this, and great results after following it for a month– in both the way I looked and the way I felt. So I know from experience that you don’t have to run hard to see results.

If you google “walk/run” you’ll find a lot of different programs to choose from, but my favorite is this walk/run plan from Running Planet:

http://www.runningplanet.com/training/beginning-runner-program.html

With this program you start off the first week by walking for 30 minutes a few times a week. If you already do a lot of walking, you can skip week 1 and start off right away with week two. In week two, you alternate running for only 30 seconds and walking for 5 minutes, for a total of 30 minutes, again, a few times a week. I know I could handle 30 seconds of running with a five minute walking rest, couldn’t you? (I bought an inexpensive stopwatch to keep track of the times).

Gradually you increase running time and decrease walking time, until after the end of several weeks you are finally running for a solid 30 minutes. However be very clear, you WILL see positive changes in your body from the walk/run program as you build up to your 30 minute goal. Many women report highly noticeable reductions in their cellulite from following a running program.

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