Problem with stamina

davidche SG

I tried running on the tread mill. i tried running at 9(i think unit is km/hr). 8 is abit too low because i dont get the running momentum. I could only run at 9 for 1 min max, then i have to slow down to catch my breath.

On the other hand, if i walk at 4km/hr, i can do like 10 mins.

Thing is i am not doing HIIT, in fact i am too thin to lose any fats.

What do i do to train my stamina?

Agenda SG

In fact, HIIT is not only effective for losing fats.

Thing is, if 8 is too slow, 9 should be just nice. So actually 8 is just nice for you. And FYI, don't run on treadmill

eagle SG

if you are too thin to lose any fats, why are you still running?

And don't run on the treadmill. It's better if you go run on the track/road/path

davidche SG

if you are too thin to lose any fats, why are you still running?

And don't run on the treadmill. It's better if you go run on the track/road/path

I need to train up my leg muscles and my stamina.

SBS7484P SG

the road's better.

extra one SG

why not treadmill?

eagle SG

I need to train up my leg muscles and my stamina.

you don't train leg muscles much by running.

What is your goal?

eagle SG

why not treadmill?

actual jogging, you are moving forward
on a treadmill, you are preventing yourself from moving backwards.

The mechanics is slightly different... that's how I feel... dunno how to explain properly also...

davidche SG

actual jogging, you are moving forward
on a treadmill, you are preventing yourself from moving backwards.

The mechanics is slightly different... that's how I feel... dunno how to explain properly also...

Hehe i feel that too.

Why isnt running he way to train leg muscles?

Agenda SG

Hehe i feel that too.

Why isnt running he way to train leg muscles?

because it actually eats away muscles? and you cannot train stamina by simply running. imagine you are training for a 120km marathon, are you going to run 120km everyday prior to the race?

eagle SG

Hehe i feel that too.

Why isnt running he way to train leg muscles?

simple answer: you just see the long distance olympic runners. Any of them have strong and big leg muscles?

Compare it to bodybuilders or sprinters or soccer players or basketballers, etc

davidche SG

simple answer: you just see the long distance olympic runners. Any of them have strong and big leg muscles?

Compare it to bodybuilders or sprinters or soccer players or basketballers, etc

So what should i do? My legs tire out after 3/4 round of runnning. I think it is both weak stamina and weak muscle? If we say training the muscles, what exercise would train on every muscle that is required in running.

Agenda SG

means you're unfit. keep doing HIIT, and pace yourself when racing.

eagle SG

For something you could do at home, have a look at Hindu Squats

http://www.mattfurey.com/hindusquats.html

It sure looks interesting.