[poran]

How fast should my endurance running be? I am doing endurance running for working out and a purpose of slimming my legs. I run for about 50 minutes at the speed of 9 to 9.5 km/h. Is it ideal or too fast/slow

[phyrrus9]

First off, don't expect your legs to get smaller. When I was able to run, my legs would always get bigger when I ran.
As for speed, it's variable. You should start running and find your comfort zone, then run 10% harder than that. Don't run based on strict distance or time either, that's just going to be mentally stressful the whole time. Go 10% above your comfort level until you run out of steam. I used to run laps around town to train (small town), appprox 14mi loops. Endurance running is all about how long you can run for, not how fast you can complete the distance. You should train the same way you plan to run. Expect to be out running for 2-3 hours.

Also, keep very close track on your intake. You should be taking in as much water as your body can handle, make sure to balance your electrolytes as well. Don't be stupid and try to cut sugar out of it either, sugar is the only energy source that can cross the blood brain barrier.

[mothered]

In terms of slimming (legs or otherwise), your diet Is of equal Importance as exercise.

Be sure to eat the right foods. It'll make a significant difference In weight loss.

[phyrrus9]

In terms of slimming (legs or otherwise), your diet Is of equal Importance as exercise.

Be sure to eat the right foods. It'll make a significant difference In weight loss.

Be sure that diet is strong in iron, your body needs oxygen

[Dayy]

Not sure what the general benchmark is, but I'm sure doing a beep test and timing a 5km wouldn't hurt

[Pirate]

First off, don't expect your legs to get smaller. When I was able to run, my legs would always get bigger when I ran.

How is that possible unless you were also doing leg exercises and/or had a diet that had a lot of protein

[phyrrus9]

First off, don't expect your legs to get smaller. When I was able to run, my legs would always get bigger when I ran.

How is that possible unless you were also doing leg exercises and/or had a diet that had a lot of protein

The muscle you build is more dense than fat or atrophied muscle tissue

[mothered]

The muscle you build is more dense than fat or atrophied muscle tissue

This.

If you're lean with a lot of muscle mass and compare your body weight to that of someone who's considerably overweight, you may find there's very little In weight difference.

[Pirate]

First off, don't expect your legs to get smaller. When I was able to run, my legs would always get bigger when I ran.

How is that possible unless you were also doing leg exercises and/or had a diet that had a lot of protein

The muscle you build is more dense than fat or atrophied muscle tissue

Nevermind, I didnt understand the statement I quoted from your post at first.