Beginners Jogging Schedule - Get Off On The Right Foot

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Never jogged before? No worries. It's simple to begin. It does take time and good form. But if you devote the time to yourself you'll succeed.

Before Starting A Beginners Jogging Schedule

• Unless you're in great health, talk with your doctor first.

• Buy a good pair of running shoes.

• Wear a watch to track your time.

• Warm up for at least five minutes. Do light stretches, too, to prep your muscles. Always end your jogs with a cool down.

Find a comfortable jogging location. It should be relatively flat. No hills until you're ready for them. Jog on dirt or grass.

Know how far you'll jog and when you'll stop.

Begin Jogging

After your warm up begin jogging for 30 seconds. Walk for three minutes. Jog for 30 seconds again and then walk for two minutes. Continue doing this until you've completed your work out time.

Do this schedule for twenty minutes since plus a warm up and cool down. Try this schedule for the first week.

In your second week begin jogging for a full minute. Walk for two minutes. Do this until you complete your work out. Continue this schedule for your second week.

A full minute too much? Stop. Go back to thirty seconds.

Your body rules so listen to it.

In your third week jog for two minutes then walk for two minutes. Take longer to recover if needed. But don't take so long you lower your heart rate.

In your fourth week jog three minutes and walk two minutes. Jog-walk-jog until you finish your workout.

Conclusion

Add a full minute of jogging each week. Walk if you need to but keep it short. Stay in your heart rate zone. This way you'll burn calories faster!

A beginners jogging schedule should be slow and steady. Pay attention to unusual or sharp pains. Get them looked at by your doctor if they last for a day or two. You'll be tired and achy, but that's okay.

You shouldn't be laid up in bed unable to move around. Then you know you've overdone it!

After a month of this beginners jogging schedule you'll feel stronger. It won't be as difficult. And, you'll be encouraged by your progress! Definitely keep at it until you get the results you want.

You'll be jogging a complete mile (and hopefully more!) soon and that's an exciting achievement.

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