Slow Jogging: all you need to know to get started
Science-based natural running for weight-loss, health & performance benefits, elaborated in Japan by prof. Tanaka
Description
Until recently unknown outside of Japan, now gaining more and popularity worldwide, SLOW JOGGING is an exercise method elaborated by Prof. Hiroaki Tanaka based on years of research at Fukuoka University, Japan as well as his impressive running career. The term “slow jogging” was chosen for emphasis, that even though we are talking about a sport traditionally associated with moving fast, slow can be a perfectly good way to do it. It is a an efficient, healthier, and pain-free approach to running for all ages and lifestyles.
The key is what we call niko niko pace. In Japanese, niko niko means “smile”. Unlike traditional training, that requires concentration and effort, Slow Jogging is more like taking a walk, at the intensity light enough to enjoy conversation or, if by yourself, to just smile. For most beginners it means jogging at a walking pace.
But Slow Jogging is not just about the pace – it’s also an injury-free running technique, allowing safe beginning and efficient progress. This course covers everything from the introduction, basic steps with detailed explanation of the landing technique to the theory and science behind it.
By the end of this course you will be ready to start the exercise habit you will be looking and a life-long injury free jogging experience.
What You Will Learn!
- The theory and practice of Slow Jogging, a running style elaborated in Japan by Professor Hiroaki Tanaka
- What makes Slow Jogging different from running
- Why running is hard but Slow Jogging is not
- What is Niko Niko pace
- Why running at walking pace makes more sense for our fitness than just walking
- How to save your knees
- Posture and rythm
- How to do it on your own
- What are the common mistakes and how to avoid them
- Borg Scale – rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
- Your Niko Niko pace, your individual pace with smile
- Exercise as prevention in the aging process
Who Should Attend!
- All those tired of the ”no pain no gain approach”
- Over trained or/and injured runners and athelets
- Beginners
- Those of you who always thought running is not for them
- Sports and running instructors
- Those of you who want a manageable exercise habit that you will be looking forward too