Interesting jOG Fact of the Week

jogging as running slower than 6 mph (10 minute per mile pace, 10 km/h, 6 min/km

Interesting jOG Fact of the Week

Jogging makes you burn fat and thereby helps to lose weight. In addition to increasing metabolism, jogging it an effective way to burn more calories, which helps you lose weight. If calories consumed in food is less than calories during exercise and other daily activities, you will lose weight. It is impossible not to!

Interesting jOG Fact of the Week

jOGging can also improve cardiovascular fitness

jOGging is an Opportunity!

Think of movement as an opportunity, not an inconvenience. Any form of movement is an opportunity to improve your health. jOG helps you to use your movement in an activity you wouldn't normally consider movement to be a part of!
Be active every day. Kids don't need a reason to play video games, but would probably need a reason to exercise, so why not combine the two! Make a habit of jOGging as a family instead of leaving the kids to there computer games. Exercise can help to combat depression and anxiety, and jOGging can bring the family together!
Do at least 30 minutes of moderate intensity physical activity on most, preferably all, days. Do your kids need to be told to do half an hour a day of exercise? What about gaming? jOG has an LCD screeen which can tell you the amount of steps done! There is also a reset button - so no cheating!

Interesting jOG Fact of the Week

jOGging regularly can strengthen muscles.

Exercise and Play when you want!

Regular physical activity is important because it benefits your health and wellbeing today as well as in the future. By doing just 30 minutes of moderate activity each day can improve your health and reduce the risk of developing certain conditions or diseases. This is where jOG can help. jOG allows you to exercise where you want and when you want. A key feature is that it doesn't come with a game - you choose the game to play it with - its your choice!

Interesting jOG Fact of the Week

Regular jOGging can help to build strong bones, as it is a weight bearing exercise!

What is jOGging?

According to Wikipedia jOG is...

Jogging is a form of trotting or running at a slow or leisurely pace. The main intention is to increase fitness with less stress on the body than from faster running.

Interesting jOG Fact of the Week

About one in five Australians try running (or jogging) at some stage in their life.

jOGging tips for beginners

If you are planning to take up jOGging for the health benefits there are a few tips we can give you.....

• Start with brisk walking. Aim for 30 minutes per session. Allow a minimum of six weeks to build up to regular running. Aim to increase your jogging time each session, and alternate between walking and jogging.
• Ensure you warm up and stretch thoroughly. Cool your body down with light stretches when you return.
• Try to drink plenty of water before, during and after any activity.
• Wear loose cotton clothing. Dress your upper body in layers of clothing so that you can take off layers as required.
• Buy an appropriate pair of shoes.