Thursday, January 13, 2011

Scientific Research Proves Running Promotes Greatest Weight Loss

There are thousands and thousands of approaches to weight loss from Acai berries to special machines that will shake and wobble you in all the right places. Yet, while millions of dollars of advertising revenue push these "miracles" onto us, very few are backed by solid, reputable scientific research. Normally they are accompanied by glowing claims from previous participants or Dr X who nods sagely in agreement with the new technique, while undoubtedly receiving a handsome "appearance" fee. Yet when it comes to most things in life that we want to be certain of we rely on scientific proof. We rely on researchers who publish their findings in journals with incomprehensible names under titles full of even more confusing words. Proper scientific research that appears in peer-reviewed journals from recognized universities is the proof that we trust. Yet, amazingly we forget this when we desperately reach for another "miracle cure".

However, hidden within these musty, complex journals are thousands of proofs showing without doubt, what the most effective method for weight loss. Yet, sadly because we don't read these journals - unless you're a researcher - most people never get to find out what has been discovered. And so we continue to get our scientific "proofs" from TV commercials and website adverts.

If you are so inclined go and visit Google Scholar and search for "running promotes weight loss" and you will find all the proof you want. However, here are some examples of the amazing research that is hidden in these journals.

Research carried out at Berkley University found that the more weight you have to lose and the more you want to lose that weight, the better running is for you. The researchers found that “running promotes the greatest weight loss specifically in those individuals who have the most to gain from losing weight”.

In other research, Freeman and Janssen found that cardiovascular exercise like running is so effective at reducing weight loss it can be used without changing your eating habits and you’ll still lose weight. Now how many times have we heard this claim from magic pills and berries. Yet it is scientifically supported when it comes to running.

But there’s more! Research has found that running results in boosting your metabolism for up to 48 hours. That means that even when you stop running, your body keeps on running for nearly another two days. Dr. T Thomas found that runners burned 600-700 calories during an hour of running and then about 15% more calories than they normally would have during the next 48 hours. So even while you’re sleeping, watching TV, or at work, your metabolism is still out on a run and you’re losing weight!

And it’s easy! To keep your metabolism at it’s peak you only need to run every other day – and that’s exactly the easy plan behind Running Easy. In fact you only need to Run Easy just 3 times a week and you can enjoy the scientifically proven most effective, sustainable weight loss approach.

Find out about the other amazing scientific proofs associated with running - treating depression, treating ADHD, decreased chance of dying from all diseases, increased brain power and more. Go here and grab your free "10 Miracles of Running as Proved by Science", it's AMAZING - http://www.running-beginner.com


Research Sources
- P T Williams, Vigorous exercise and the population distribution of body weight, International Journal of Obesity (2004) 28, 120–128
- Ross, R., Freeman, J. A., & Janssen, I. (2000). Exercise alone is an effective strategy for reducing obesity and related comorbidities. Exercise and Sport Science Reviews, Vol. 28, No. 4, pp. 165-170.
- Tom R. Thomas, Ph.D., University of Missouri

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