Exercise Results - How long should it take?

[shirkdeio]

If I committed to jogging every weekday morning for about a half hour each time, and go about 2 - 3 miles, what results should I expect and how soon?

My problem with a consistent exercise is that I don't see results the first week (which I know is totally unrealistic, of course) so I give up. I know that one week is impossible, but how soon CAN I be expecting results?

[arsenal25]

I have been running I started like may by the end of may I saw great results. I always worked out but what I found that works like magic is running intervals or HITT. SOOOOOO much better then just running steady for long time. my speed has increased so muchh. I saw results by the end of the third week. I warm up for 10 min. then run 5 walk 3 run 5. and when I run I start at say 6 and increase the speed every minute. Now I am better at it I start runnig at 6.5 an increase by 2 every minute and last minute I run as fast as I can. HITT is really good too you can do it for 20 or 30 min. Run really fast 2 min walk, run fast walk. well you can google it you can get a better example lol. But ye also do weights! so important, you will see results even faster. And ofcourse without a good diet, no matter how much you run you are not going to see results fast. Make sure to have a good snack to get energy to run.. and after working out mix protein and carb so you can repair your muscles. GOOD LUCK!

[shirkdeio]

Thanks for all the advice!!

[BrennaLee]

Change up your routine some, to see real results you need to work on all your body. a couple of weeks, depending on what results you are looking for, you'll probably see results.

by the way, you're super cute!

[shirkdeio]

Thanks for the advice. And thx ^^"

[AdventurousMan]

Honestly, weight training will give you enduring results because you are building more lean mass, which in turn burns off more calories even when you are not running. Jogging is great as a hobby, but your time is better spent hitting the weights. Also, discipline yourself to commit to things. This trains you to follow through with anything and enables yourself to focus on a task to completion- a critical skill to excel at any job.



Think of the following analogy - When a seed of a flower, crop or tree is planted, months can go by without any visual progress above the soil. Meanwhile, something beautiful is manifesting beneath to build the foundation for a beautiful outward appearance (the flower, end result etc). Think of getting in shape as a journey rather than a destination, and you are half way there. Good luck.

[shirkdeio]

That's good advice, I will try to think that way. I might start some weights as well.

[xxangel1990xx]

That last paragraph was fantastic!!

[Confused614]

It depend what you are at now at most I would say a month...If you need motivation time your runs and try to trim a few seconds off everyday...You will want to push yourself to do better obviously you will eventually level off...But running is great exercise

[shirkdeio]

Thanks!

[rdxhai]

Well what results are you wanting? Lose weight, be in better shape?

Well regardless, for better results alternate your runs so your not stuck on the same routine daily.

One day do more good pace, distance runs, and other days do more sprinting at shorter distances.

[shirkdeio]

That makes sense, thanks. A little of both, I guess. I'd like more endurance and speed, and a flatter stomach.

[sweatgirl]

generally speaking guys get results a lot sooner then girls. if you are only running you want to add other exercises to your workout. also make sure you are wearing running shoes to prevent injury. you want to cross train which means you may want to add biking or swimming for cardio if you are only doing cardio. you should add weights in at least 2-3 times a week. if you are new to weight lifting I suggest talking to a trainer.