Hi. Thanks for the update on slow jogging. I started doing this a year ago after watching your initial video on the subject. I have enjoyed similar benefits.
After watching your first video, I watched another from the professor you referenced. In that video they said the cadence of the jog should be three steps per second. That forces you to take very short steps. Your feet are moving rather quickly, but you are not covering much ground.
It took me awhile to get the pace right. I downloaded a metronome app and set it to 180 beats per minute. I would listen to it at the start of my jogging to help set my pace. Now the pace has become habit.
Thanks for your content and keep up the good work!
I would have never thought of using a metronome, but it does make sense.
For me, in Taiwan it's a bit difficult to keep the same pace, because the weather is sometimes so hot that it forces you to slow down below Tanaka's recommendations. I aimed solely for the exertion level. It make total sense that at the same pace, the effort can be wildly different depending on the temperature and humidity.
I have always HATED running/jogging. But after I watched your first video (once I found your channel), I decided I wanted to try Niko Niko, so I started incorporating it off and on over the last few months, recently making it a normal part of my weekly training at least twice per week. I struggle with being in the correct heart rate even though I take short quick steps. This has always been an issue for me. Yet, my jogs are easy, I nose breath the whole time, and do not feel tired at all after I finish - usually around 30 minutes each time. I have went from despising running to truly enjoying my Niko Niko runs. Now I just have to get my heart rate down.
I hated running too, Mike. Not to mention that trying it ruined my knees when I was younger.
About the heart rate. I don't always stick to Tanaka's recommendation and I slow jog at a much slower pace. One that hits the "groove" for me on any given day.
One of your best videos. At a little over two years of practicing Niko Niko at least five days per week, I totally endorse your findings. At 75, I am in the peak of fitness for my age cohort! All the best, Vann
Typically about 20-30 minutes maximum. I usually run/jog at a pace that gives me a mile in about 20 minutes. I sing a drinking chant to control my breathing and clear my mind. I think too much otherwise and run faster than I intend. It is very rare for my pulse to exceed 115 bpm while running.
Unless I cannot sleep, niko niko has largely replaced my long practice of Yoga Nidra. Your video pretty much nailed my experience as well. I have been very busy and somewhat remiss in my communications.
Hi. Thanks for the update on slow jogging. I started doing this a year ago after watching your initial video on the subject. I have enjoyed similar benefits.
After watching your first video, I watched another from the professor you referenced. In that video they said the cadence of the jog should be three steps per second. That forces you to take very short steps. Your feet are moving rather quickly, but you are not covering much ground.
It took me awhile to get the pace right. I downloaded a metronome app and set it to 180 beats per minute. I would listen to it at the start of my jogging to help set my pace. Now the pace has become habit.
Thanks for your content and keep up the good work!
Eric
I would have never thought of using a metronome, but it does make sense.
For me, in Taiwan it's a bit difficult to keep the same pace, because the weather is sometimes so hot that it forces you to slow down below Tanaka's recommendations. I aimed solely for the exertion level. It make total sense that at the same pace, the effort can be wildly different depending on the temperature and humidity.
I have always HATED running/jogging. But after I watched your first video (once I found your channel), I decided I wanted to try Niko Niko, so I started incorporating it off and on over the last few months, recently making it a normal part of my weekly training at least twice per week. I struggle with being in the correct heart rate even though I take short quick steps. This has always been an issue for me. Yet, my jogs are easy, I nose breath the whole time, and do not feel tired at all after I finish - usually around 30 minutes each time. I have went from despising running to truly enjoying my Niko Niko runs. Now I just have to get my heart rate down.
I hated running too, Mike. Not to mention that trying it ruined my knees when I was younger.
About the heart rate. I don't always stick to Tanaka's recommendation and I slow jog at a much slower pace. One that hits the "groove" for me on any given day.
One of your best videos. At a little over two years of practicing Niko Niko at least five days per week, I totally endorse your findings. At 75, I am in the peak of fitness for my age cohort! All the best, Vann
Thank you for the compliment, Vann. I probably asked you before, but how long are your slow jogs?
Typically about 20-30 minutes maximum. I usually run/jog at a pace that gives me a mile in about 20 minutes. I sing a drinking chant to control my breathing and clear my mind. I think too much otherwise and run faster than I intend. It is very rare for my pulse to exceed 115 bpm while running.
Unless I cannot sleep, niko niko has largely replaced my long practice of Yoga Nidra. Your video pretty much nailed my experience as well. I have been very busy and somewhat remiss in my communications.