Question 1

is running a good way to lose weight?

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Yes: Running is an areobic exercise that is quite popular.  Be careful about overdoing it and you should be fine.

Question 2

how can i lose weight without running?

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Many other forms of: exercise besides running. Engage in regular aerobic exercise (i.e. running, swimming, Nordic track, bicycling, kickboxing, walking, cross country skiing, hiking, etc.) Eat healthy.  Calories burned must &gt; those consumed.

Question 3

is running the best way to lose weight?

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Running: Running is a good form of exercise and can definitely help you lose weight. However, it is a high impact exercise and can damage your knees. Any form of cardio exercise that gets your heart rate up is good. Biking (or stationary bike), elliptical machine, rowing, swimming are all great forms of cardio. Maintain your target hr for 30+min to burn fat.  Running is fine if your knees can take it.

Question 4

how much will i lose weight by running?

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Depends: It depends on your caloric intake and the amount you run.

Question 5

good exercises to lose weight rather than running?

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Any low impact exerc: Swimming, elliptical machine, stepper, cycling, circuit training, dance, zumba, water aerobics...

Question 6

can running 2 miles twice a day help me lose weight!?

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Yes: The equation for weight loss is calories out>calories in.

Question 7

what is a better way to lose weight running or jogging?

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Brisk walking/runnin: These are all good and depends on your preference and tolerance.You burn more calories by running per mile depending on the speed than walking or jogging.Weight loss dependant on the distancs and the speed and your body weight.

Question 8

why would running be the best way to lose weight fastest?

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Well...: Any exercise can help you lose wt, assuming you are not eating more once you start working out.  

Running is nice because it's pretty simple for most people to do (get some decent or good shoes), and provides a pretty good workout, depending on how vigorously you run.

If you have not been regularly exercising, may want to mix up your workout routines on different days.

Running =great workout!

Question 9

is running good to lose weight for atleast 20 min everyday?

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Long distance: Jogging, while not recommended by many because of the potential orthopedic problems, is possibly one of the best methods of losing fat.  Low resistance, high repeititon, and long duration large muscle use burns calories while not bulking muscle.  Twenty minutes may not be long enough to get to "fat burning" and if you use this method it should be at least 40-60 min 3x/week.

Question 10

is running really the best exercise in order to lose weight?

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Yes, but..: The best exercise is an aerobic type of exercise (walking, running, bike, swimming). So, it's not necessarily running but any exercise that raises your heart rate as it help your body burn more calories. The best effects come when you combine this with dietary modifications. Visit your doctor for an evaluation.

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