One of the essentials of improving your physical fitness is keeping your body in good shape. However, parenthood hardly ever leaves any time for the dads to take some time and work on themselves – day or night, it’s all about the kids. For all the hard-working dads out there, if you are looking to lose weight and need some useful tips, here are some tips for you.

Why is running still considered as one of the best exercises for significant weight loss? Because it’s accessible. You also don’t need to buy any gym equipment to get started, making it one of the best dad bod exercises ever. But just before you lace up your trainers and head out for a quick jog, here are some tips on how to run.

Tip #1 Running more is not equal to eating more

When people start running, they feel like eating more because, in their heads, they earned the right those calories. When the goal is losing weight, you need to eat the right food at the right amount while building a deficit so that your body pulls from the calorie reserves (fat). If you are naturally hungry after a jog, then we recommend taking a run before mealtime.

Tip #2 Variety is Key

If you are looking to lose weight, then you need to keep it exciting. Don’t stick to the same methods. Some days you do sprints, some days just a jog, you can even do running with your family to keep you motivated.

Tip #3 Don’t Overdo It

Excessive workouts or pushing yourself too hard can cause injuries and burnouts. Running faster doesn’t mean you’re getting stronger. If you don’t give yourself a break, chances are you’ll lose the motivation to run every day, and the pain will make things even worse for you.

Tip #4 Think about the Carbs

According to a study, most runners overestimate their calorie expenditure for running and consumer excess calories to balance it out. An average runner requires 1,500-2,000 calories a day, 1700 if trying to lose a few pounds. A 30-60 min jog, in that case, would burn 300-700 calories at an average pace.

So, if you consume a bowl of cereal, a breakfast sandwich, and a cup of pasta for dinner, then chances are you have already consumed 750 more calories than what you were supposed to.

Bottom Line

Here are some useful running for dads tips you can use for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and keep the body in shape. Be sure to try them all out and set an example for other dads in the community.

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