will running on the spot help me lose weight?

Question

on days when i cant get out to run, i was thinking of just running on the spot for about 20mins..i was wondering if this would aid in my weight loss?

also, when i run outside...i get very fatigued, and feel like ive worked my leg muscles alot...but when i run at home on the spot for the same time, i dont feel as tired. how come?

Answer 1

any movement is better than none

Answer 2

You have the time, but can't get out of the house??

Running outside is a much different dynamic than going thru the motions inside, because you actually travel when you're outside. If you're fatigued, you're pushing too hard. You should run at a pace that allows you to talk and carry on a conversation.

Let me comment on your weight loss plan. The body burns glycogen for about 30 minutes into an aerobic workout session before starting to burn fat. So while I agree with another responder that any amount of exercise is good, you could be more efficient by extending your workout to an hour, even if you have to walk part of it. Change your lifestyle and do this forever. Drink lots of water, walk, run, or swim an hour every day except 1 then do stretching and upper body toning. Eat fruits & vegetables.

No alcohol
no bread
no burgers
No candy
No chips
no corn
no fried foods
No pasta
No pizza
No potatoes
No sodas
No sugar

Good Luck

Answer 3

In short yes it will help you lose weight, but its not as effective as propeling your self forward.

This is because when you run outside you use a lot more of your main muscles since you put them through a wider range of motion. When you fire up those thigh and quad muscles you burn a lot of calories, and when your body runs out of a ready source of calories from the food you have eaten, it will look to your fat stores as the next energy source.

Also when you run point-to-point you are using many many smaller muscles to control things like your balance, stability, speed changes, back/shoulderr support, breathing rate and most importantly your heart.

So the reason you are more tired is because you are simply doing more when you run point to point.

Running on the spot is a good cardio exercise but for real weight loss you should consider either a treadmill or possibly finding more time to run out doors.

Good Luck!

Answer 4

CAuse your house has air condition making you feel better and running on the spot is just as good as running outside but, you have to keep your knees up really high if your doing it at home.

Answer 5

When you run on the spot, your are running on a different surface and your not using all the muscles you would be using if you were really in motion. But any exercise is better than none.

Answer 6

Because you aren't running gradients etc! It will help your weight loss, but be sure you do it for long enough - at least 20 minutes!! I actually run round the house on wet days! Works for me!

You could try skipping too - that works well indoors!

Answer 7

Running on the spot is an excellent way at losing weight. . .if you don't know, that's technically called aerobics, which I think you should just find a video for

Answer 8

well....i personaly think it's better to do it outside...but..i think u loose as much weight home too