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running on the stairs
ive decided that i want to lose weight buy running up and down the stairs because i cant go outside cause it has snow and i cant go to the gym because my parents wont drive me their. well anyways i planned on running up and down the stiars so how long should i run for and when should i do them for best results! thanks
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I'm a runner and when there when it's snowing i usually train indoors. I do the stairs. It depends on what kind of shape you are in. Start out with your goal time for doing the stairs and then as you get better go for a longer time.
hope i helped. If you have anyother quetions just ask. Also, my coach told me if i even do run in the snow to run leaning backwards and flatfooted so i don't slip and fall on my face
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the only thing with that is you have to be careful not to slip and fall but i would do it for 20 -30 min
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i dont know about running on the stairs... but there's many exersises and tips to losing weight that you can do in your own home! here's something great i copied from a website:
Cold winter temperatures may have you reaching for fatty eats and skipping your usual workout routine. But there's no reason you have to pack on the pounds just because it's cold outside! Jellybean presents a great fitness routine that you can do at home.
This routine gives you a total body workout. Do it three times a week and you'll be ready to wear skimpier fashions again in spring!
Tip: Drinking water throughout your exercise routine will keep your muscles hydrated and contribute to your fitness level.
You'll Need:
-A furniture-free area to work out in
-Your favorite dance/upbeat music CDs
-A watch (for timing exercise/rest periods)
-A towel
-A basketball or soccer ball
-An orange
-A broomstick
-A tall glass of water
Step 1: Aerobic Workout
If you have stairs in your home, you have a fantastic way to condition your heart and lungs while toning your legs and butt. Climb up and down the steps for a minimum of 20 minutes for a fat-burning aerobic workout. Beginners should start with five minute blocks of exercise and gradually increase it as they get in better shape, to reach the 20 minute mark.
To keep your stair-climbing from getting dull, put on some fun or funky music that will inspire you to keep moving. Or, split the workout by climbing steps for the first half and dancing to the music for the second half. Just move your body!
(If you live in a one-story home, just dance for the full 20 minutes).
Step 2: Strengthening and Toning Exercises
Squeeze Play
Targets: Your inner thighs and butt. Spread out your towel as an exercise mat. Grab your basketball or soccer ball and lie down on the towel. Place the ball between your thighs and squeeze your legs together as hard as you can for five seconds. Relax, then repeat for a total of 10 times. Rest for 60 seconds, then do 10 more squeezes.
Wall Sit
Targets: The back of your thighs and your butt.
Stand with your back against a wall. Move your feet out about a foot in front of you, keeping your back against the wall. Now slowly lower your body by bending your knees, sliding down the wall, until you are in a "sitting" position. Hold for 10 seconds. You will feel the pull in your thighs and bum. Slowly push back up the wall by straightening your knees, until you are standing up again. Do 10 times in total.
Crunches
Targets: Your upper and lower abdominals (tummy muscles).
Lie down on your towel, bend your knees and place your feet flat on the floor. Cross arms in front of you with each hand on the opposite shoulder, like you're a mummy. Clench your stomach muscles tight (like clenching your fist) and keeping your back very straight, slowly raise your upper body up until your shoulder blades are off the floor. Go as high as you can, making your stomach muscles lift your body, but don’t pull your neck forward. (It may help to place an orange under your chin, so you can’t cheat and use your neck to pull you up). Hold for a second at the highest point, then slowly lower back down. Do 10 to 15 of these, rest for 60 seconds, then do 10 to 15 more.
Ab Twists
Targets: Your upper and lower abs, and your obliques (the muscles that run along the sides of your tummy and define your waist).
Get your basketball or soccer ball and sit on your towel with feet shoulder-width apart. Toes should be pointing up, so that feet are resting on your heels. Holding your ball with both hands, extend your arms straight out in front of you. Slowly lie back, tucking in and tightening your abdominals at all times. Stop halfway to the floor and twist to the left, reaching toward the floor with the ball. Hold for one full second, then slowly twist over to the right side, and hold for one second. Breathe normally and concentrate on keeping your tummy tight throughout the exercise. Do 10 to 15 of these, rest for 60 seconds, then do 10 to 15 more.
Modified Push-Ups
Targets: Your chest and arms
Fold your towel into a small square and place it under your knees for comfort. Kneeling on the towel, walk your hands forward until your torso is at a 45-degree incline. Hands should be slightly wider than shoulder-width apart, with your fingers spread. Tuck in your tummy and inhale as you lower yourself (stop when your torso is about two inches off the floor). Hold for a second, then squeeze your chest muscles as you press back up to the starting position. Repeat for a total of 10.
Step 3: Flexibility Stretches
Pull You
Stretches: The backs of your legs and your lower back.
Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you, placing the towel around your feet. Grab the ends of the towel with each hand and gently pull yourself forward from the hips until you feel the stretch. Hold for 10 seconds (don't bounce).
Trunk Twists
Grab your broomstick and place it behind your back at hip level, hooking your arms around the stick so it rests on your forearms. Standing with your feet shoulder-width apart and toes pointed straight ahead, slowly turn your upper body in one direction as far as you can without forcing. Return to start position and then repeat the stretch in the opposite direction.
Step 4: Aerobic Interval
For another calorie-burning blast, turn up your CDs and dance yourself silly for 5 minutes (about 2 songs). Really move your body! Not only will you burn fat, but you'll release stress and muscle tension.
Step 5: Wind Down
To wind down from your exercise routine and return your heart rate to normal, perform this cooling stretch. Hey, you're almost done!
Hello Ceiling, Hello Floor
Standing with feet shoulder-width apart, reach your arms up toward the ceiling. Really reach, standing up on your toes and spreading out your fingers and stretching your whole body up as high as it will go. Hold thes stretch for a few seconds. Then lower your heels to the floor, and slowly let your body roll down from the waist until your hands are grazing the floor and your hair is hanging upside down. Relax in that position for several seconds. Then slowly curl up, vertebrae by vertebrae, until you are standing upright again.
That's it, you've made it!
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thats not the answer to losing wight..
dont eat alot and watch what u eat. I didnt eat for 1.5 weeks last summer and i lost 50 pounds...
hope i helped..
Christine
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