Jogging

Is Jogging the right fit for me?
Is this suitable for me?
How will it benefit me?
How much will it cost me?
Can I do this near me?

Jogging can be one of the simplest and cheapest ways to get fit, and it’s great for burning calories too. However old you are and no matter what shape you’re in, jogging can be done anytime, anywhere with minimal equipment needed, just comfortable clothes and a good pair of trainers!

Jogging is a really simple way to get fit that doesn’t require any training or experience. However if you’ve not been active in a while you may want to take it nice and slowly the first few times you try it and build up gently. Lots of beginners try jogging for 1 minute at a time, and walking for 1-2 minutes in between. You can build up your jogging time gradually to suit your level of fitness.

Although jogging is generally a safe activity for all ages and fitness levels, including pregnant women, if you’re worried about being out of shape, recovering from an injury or suffering from a condition, it may be worth consulting your GP before you start.

Jogging has lots of benefits including:

Keeping you active without having to buy expensive gear
People of all ages and all fitness levels can join in
Helps keep your weight under control
Improve self-confidence
Lose and manage weight
Feel younger
Increase stamina and endurance
Feel happier
Reduce stress
Enjoy ‘me’ time
Increase motivation
Improve fitness
Decrease heart disease risk
Decrease risk of osteoporosis
Improve muscle tone
Decrease risk of high blood pressure
Improve overall sense of well being
Increase lung capacity
Reduce risk of heart disease
Reduce risk of stroke
Reduce risk of type 2 diabetes

Jogging is completely free. You can run almost anywhere you want on footpaths and in parks at no cost. Whilst most areas of the city are really safe, it’s still advisable to think about your safety if jogging alone. Make sure you use well-lit public areas, especially at night.

You can jog practically anywhere, give it a try around your local neighbourhood. You could run a loop in the park or on the footpaths near your home. There are some great Get Going routes within Liverpool parks, run markers and information stands are in each park to support you:

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-newsham-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-wavertree-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-stanley-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-croxteth-hall-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-garston-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-calderstones-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-sefton-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-otterspool-promenade-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-walton-hall-park-run-route/

https://runtogether.co.uk/routes/getgoing-everton-park-route/

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