{"id":2672,"date":"2023-02-13T06:43:22","date_gmt":"2023-02-13T06:43:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.joggo.run\/?p=2672"},"modified":"2024-08-21T14:23:11","modified_gmt":"2024-08-21T14:23:11","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-in-shape-running","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/joggo.run\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-in-shape-running\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does It Take to Get in Shape Running?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019re asking yourself, \u201cCan I get fit in 2 months or sooner?<\/a>\u201d you might be asking the wrong question. Getting in shape is a process rather than a quick fix. And it requires a clear definition of what \u201cbeing in shape\u201d means to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why do you want to get in shape or become fit? Is it being able to run a 5K race<\/a>? A half-marathon<\/a>? A marathon<\/a>? To go through an intense strength training workout without breaking a sweat? Or maybe to look ripped?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

While fitness experts can measure VO2 <\/sup>max, a measure of cardiorespiratory fitness, body fat, and muscle ratios, getting in shape is subjective.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the activity you want to be fit for? If it\u2019s running, that can make it easy to set an achievable benchmark and track your progress every step of the way.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how long does it take to get in shape while running<\/a>? And what happens when you stop working out? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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