Hans Overturf currently works as an investor with OFS in Tiburon, California. Away from work, Hans Overturf enjoys staying in shape through running.

1. SPRINTING AND LONG-
DISTANCE RUNNING FOR
WEIGHT LOSS
By Hans Overturf

2. Introduction
 Hans Overturf currently works as an investor with
OFS in Tiburon, California. Away from work, Hans
Overturf enjoys staying in shape through running.
Running provides individuals with a number of health
benefits, ranging from improved stamina to
strengthened muscle systems throughout the legs.
Running can even play an important role in a person’s
weight loss regimen. One question individuals must
consider, however, is whether they want to try to lose
weight through sprinting or distance running. Long
distance running may seem the obvious choice to
some, as the longer workout provides runners with
more opportunities to burn fat.

3. Running for Weight Loss
 Research has shown that short intervals of running
can be equally effective when it comes to
cardiovascular health and both the breaking down and
oxidation of excess fat. A University of Lethbridge
study indicated that a series of two-minute sprints can
match the oxygen consumption of a continuous 30-
minute jog. Furthermore, the intensity of a sprint can
yield a higher metabolic rate, enhancing runners’
digestion and thereby their weight loss efforts. More
importantly, an American Journal of Physiology study
published in 2008 indicated that the most effective
method of fat oxidation is interval training, which
entails a period of intense training that is followed by a
stage of low-intensity training.