Running on the spot - useful or harmful? There is no single answer to this question. With all, of course, positive phenomena that occur in the body due to this type of motor activity, there are certain negative
phenomena.
Cardio load
Running on the spot is considered a cardiac load for the body. During this training, the frequency of contractions of the heart muscle increases.
Leg muscles require an increased amount of nutrients, as well as oxygen. They are supplied with blood flow, so the heart has to work twice as hard.
Such work develops the vascular network of the heart muscle itself, and its oxygen supply improves.
Such a load serves as a prevention of atherosclerosis, myocardial infarction, angina pectoris, heart failure. But those people who already have these diseases should be limited to walking
walks or periodically arrange yourself a short run on the spot at home. In this case, the load will be small, and it will be of undoubted benefit.
Physical activity during such classes contributes to enhanced, active burning of fats, helps to get rid of excess volumes. When running in place,
calorie consumption increases significantly, as the metabolism increases. And this contributes to the fact that in the thighs, buttocks and waist, blood flow increases, the temperature in the tissues rises. This leads to the gradual burning of fats, the removal of excess fluid and, as a result, to a decrease in weight and volume.
Running on the spot, the benefits of which are undeniable, however, can sometimes have negative consequences. During running, there is a strong load on the spinal column and joints. Therefore, those who have problems in this area should replace running with brisk walking. Middle-aged and elderly people should not run, raising their knees high. Such running in place can contribute to varicose veins.
Due to excessive load on the joints and knees, a pulling, unpleasant
pain in the calf muscles often appears
. Reduce these phenomena can
the right shoes. It should be with certain shock absorbers, with a soft and comfortable sole. The presence of a solid sole often leads to the appearance of microtrauma, so it is better not to use such sneakers or gym shoes for training.
However, despite certain shortcomings, running on the spot helps to cope with many accumulated problems. After stresses, for example, at work, nervous tensions and emotions, a light health run can quickly calm the nervous system, especially if you combine physical activity with listening to your favorite music. Pleasure and emotional relaxation are guaranteed.
Regular jogging helps many to get rid of insomnia. Only they should be engaged no later than a couple of hours before bedtime.
Training will help to cope with neurasthenia, and also neutralizes the effects of negative emotions accumulated over the whole day.