Myth Buster Monday #9. The Myth of Long Distance Running

Myth Buster Monday #9. The Myth of Long Distance Running

You Might Hate Me For This One, But I just have to address this. Because this might be one of the greatest fitness myths in our modern fitness history.

It's the myth that running/jogging is a great exercise for weight loss.

Now hold on. Don't pull your torches and pitchforks out yet.

Keep reading and I'm sure you'll agree with me.

Running is the second most popular exercise in the world (Next to walking). Over 60 Million Americans admit to some type of running.

But at Oh!mino we've proven time and time again... that just because something is popular doesn't mean it's the best. Or that it's even scientific.

Anyway, studies show that long-distance running is an inferior way to lose weight. And an even worse way to build muscle. Why? Because running is long and drawn out. Without a worthy payoff.

Our bodies grow better under stress and running doesn't provide that. There are numerous exercises that bring you more benefits in less time. On top of that, long-distance running can leave you very injury prone.

Up to 79% of runners get injured once per year. Now look, I don't hate running at all. I enjoy it as much as anyone else. (And there are benefits to it.) But when we're met with new information that can get us to our goals faster, we should adapt.

Some better exercises for cardio & weight loss are:

  • Weightlifting
  • Boxing
  • Cross fitting (like myself)
  • Sprinting
  • Cycling
  • High-Intensity Interval Training
  • Swimming
  • Bodyweight exercises

These exercises accomplish as much as running while strengthening the important muscles in your body.

Now if you want to take your results to the next level, Oh!mino is here for you. No matter the exercise. Oh!mino is the ideal lean muscle supplement for men and women.

Our NASA-inspired formula is proven to boost muscle growth 11x more effectively than whey protein, and 20 x more than BCAA powder.

Add Oh!mino to your workouts and you'll be shocked at what your body is capable of, especially when adding our optimum nutrition amino energy drink.

Life is tough enough on its own so there's no need to make it tougher. Oh!mino is here to make fitness easy for you. --

Stay fit my friend,

Michael

Founder & CEO

 

P.S. How do you feel about running. Feel free to hit reply & let me know your thoughts. And by all means: If you are a runner...then run!

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