Slow Jogging – Walking, Running… A Magical Exercise That Really Makes You Healthy
Have you tried to start a diet but your knees hurt, you feel burdened by going to the gym, and you feel like walking isn’t enough?
If so, you should definitely pay attention to ‘Slow Jogging’. This exercise method, which became famous through the research of Professor Hiroaki Tanaka of Kyushu University in Japan, was also introduced in KBS’ <Secret of Birth, Aging, Illness, and Death>
and became widely known in Korea. It may be ‘an exercise that doesn’t seem like exercise’, but it is actually the best scientifically proven exercise method that can improve physical strength, stabilize the mind, and prevent injuries.
What is slow jogging?
It is literally a slow jog. It is much slower than regular running, and it is a speed that is at the level of ‘running like walking’. It burns more calories than walking, puts less strain on the joints than running, and above all, it is advantageous in that it can be done consistently for a long time.
How to do it? – Slow Jogging Practice Method
1. Look forward with a smiling face
Don’t look down, but look 10-15m ahead. Keep your face in a natural smiling expression. It will make you feel more comfortable mentally.
2. Narrow your strides and use less force.
Take small strides, with a natural bouncy feel. Move briskly without any strength in your body.
3. Land with the front feet first!
Land on the forefoot (midfoot) instead of the heel. Reduces the risk of injury and the impact is less
4. Jog for 1 minute + walk for 30 seconds, repeat
Jogging slowly for 1 minute, walking for 30 seconds. Repeat this process for more than 30 minutes.
Slow jogging, do it like this!
“Is that running? Is that walking?” At a speed that makes you think, jogging for 1 minute + walking for 30 seconds, smiling and looking forward for more than 30 minutes, Narrow your strides, relax, and land on the front of your feet!
Just remember this and you’re done. You don’t need any special equipment, and anyone can do it regardless of age or physical strength, and it’s a highly recommended exercise method for beginners, those with weight, and those with weak knees.
Get started today!
Slow jogging can become a habit that goes beyond just exercise and changes the quality of your life. Invest just 30 minutes today. Slow jogging is lighter than walking and more beneficial than running, and it may be the perfect answer for those who find exercise difficult.