When it comes to shedding those extra pounds, finding the most effective exercise strategy can feel like an overwhelming task. This often leads people to ask me if running is the best way to lose weight?
On the face of things it makes sense because it burns a lot of calories.
100% in my early days of running I was absolutely focused on the idea that it was the fastest way to torch calories and keep me in that ever talked about deficit. Man, I wish I’d known what I do now 20 years later as an experienced run coach and personal trainer.
Before lacing up your sneakers and hitting the pavement, it’s essential to understand a bit more about how the body works and that while calories in/calories out works…it only goes so far.
In this article, we will delve into the question: Is running the best way to lose weight?
The quick answer is no.
Well, at least not on its own.
Yes, there are plenty of stories of people taking up running and losing weight (It was part of my journey to keep off 35lbs), but there’s almost always more to it.
So what’s the real story? Can running and weight loss go hand-in-hand? What else plays a role in our ability to change the number on the scale or what we see when we look in the mirror?
Is Running the Best Way to Lose Weight?
Like I said, the long…
