Fitness marathons: quick results, but will they last?

Bloggers and trainers are increasingly offering those who want to lose a few extra pounds to take part in fitness marathons. They are paid, but the creators promise – in a fairly short period of time you will achieve stunning results, lose weight by summer and shine on the beaches. Most often weight loss is of interest to girls, but in some marathons offer to participate and men.

Sounds promising, but what happens after the magic weight loss marathon is over? Let’s find out with Taisia Prokopenko.

A fitness marathon is a kind of sports quest, the purpose of which is to improve the health of the body and rapid weight loss. The interest of the audience is fueled by the possibility of winning a car or another model of IPhone. A diet and workouts are prepared for the participants. The menu is prepared for each day, and you need to train about three or four times a week. Plus, marathoners are invited to special chat rooms where they can communicate with other people, as well as ask questions to psychologists, nutritionists and trainers.

It all looks very cool, considering the dream figure ahead. But there are some nuances.

What’s the catch?

First of all, the diet and training are made for the average participant. The creators of the marathon can not physically assess the condition of each person, take into account all his diseases, psychological state. In this case, a participant with peculiarities most often has to marathon according to the general program.

Also, because of the very large flows of marathon runners is almost unrealistic to competently compile the calorie for each. Because of this, a person may not have enough nutrients, which will negatively affect the work of the body.

Minus lies in the process of rapid weight loss. After all, if you too quickly lose weight, then just as quickly gain it back, returning to your usual way of life. And it is very scary to get well again. This can lead to eating disorders, excessive focus on appearance, and as a result, health problems.

How quickly can you achieve results?

A really good result on fitness marathons can be achieved quite quickly.

A person gets into a community of like-minded people, where everyone is on the same wavelength. In addition, because of the promised prizes there is a competitive spirit.

On average, participants can lose plus or minus 4-7 kg. But often the weight comes back.

What to do to keep the result?

You need to try to gradually “rewire” your life program. Do not expect that it will be easy and fast: most likely, you will need more than one month, and possibly a year. A lasting result requires a lot of time, effort, self-control and daily work on yourself.

Do not change your life abruptly, you need a smooth transition. Because of too rapid change of habits in the body may be stressed, which will not lead to anything good.

The regimen you lived during the fitness marathon should be maintained for at least six months.

We don’t recommend that you get too hung up on “bad” foods like sugar. Taisia believes that you can eat everything, but in moderation. Start small: if you ate five sweets with a cup of coffee, eat two, if you have never run, but want to start, run not 10 kilometers, but at least one to begin with.

And if you can’t organize yourself, turn to specialists, they will always help you, put you on your feet and tell you in what direction you need to move.