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How long can you run to lose weight?

Asked by:Leah

Asked on:Apr 18, 2026 04:37 AM

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  • Alix Alix

    Apr 18, 2026

    Persisting in running can effectively exercise, burn fat, and achieve the actual effect of losing weight. But how long can jogging reduce belly fat? Does it mean that simply jogging every day can reduce belly fat? The belly is only the most difficult part in local weight loss~ The editor below will answer your questions!

    How long can you keep running to lose belly fat?

    Only by running for more than 45 minutes every day can you see weight loss. If you want to lose weight, jogging alone is not good. You must combine other exercises to achieve the effect of weight loss.

    Because jogging takes 30 minutes to start burning fat, and it can only burn a little bit of fat for more than 30 minutes. Body fat needs to be below 10% to have obvious abdominal muscles. If you have high body fat and need to lose weight, you must combine it with other exercises. Here are the magic tools for reducing belly fat:

    1. Jump on the spot for 3 minutes and push-ups for 1 minute.

    2. Jump in place for 3 minutes, lie on your back and raise your legs for 1 minute.

    3. Jump on the spot for 3 minutes and hold a plank for 1 minute.

    4. Jump in place for 3 minutes and sit with legs closed for 1 minute.

    5. Jump on the spot for 3 minutes, lie on your back with your knees bent and your legs closed for 1 minute.

    To sum up, the amount of exercise should be controlled at around 70%. We can consider it based on how the body feels between tired and comfortable when jogging. You need to exercise at least 3 times a week with the above method, and each exercise time is about 45 minutes. If you persist for 6 weeks, you will see obvious results.

    Frequently asked questions about jogging

    When jogging, you should pay attention to the following matters to achieve the best jogging effect.

    1. When jogging, keep your head and shoulders steady, your body straight, swing your arms forward, backward, left, and right, gently clench your fists, take short and sharp steps, step forward, twist your hips to a small extent, and take about 180 steps per minute.

    2. Replenish water at all times. After jogging, you can drink a glass of warm water with salt.

    3. You can find your own jogging rhythm by listening to music.

    4. After jogging, you should walk slowly and wait for the whole body to release stress before resting.

    5. Wash your casual shoes frequently.

    Losing weight is a long-term process, and losing belly fat is also a long way to go. After finding a way, you must continue. If you lose weight, but the fat on your belly has not decreased at all, this is normal. Don’t be discouraged at this time, continue to persevere, and continue to run small exercises every day. One day, the fat on your belly will disappear.