Trotting is a mode of movement.
There are no conclusive statements about the etymological origin of the term trot . And while some experts consider that it derives from the verb “trotter”, others consider that it comes from the medieval Latin “trottare”.
Trotting is a type of movement . This is an accelerated walk : the person or animal that moves at a trot moves faster than someone who walks, but slower than someone who runs.
For example: “After fifteen minutes of jogging, we arrive at the dock,” “If we want to get there before the museum closes, we're going to have to jog,” “I need players to run all over the field, not jog in circles.” a single sector.”
Jogging as a physical activity
When people do physical activity, jogging is usually one of the most frequent exercises . It is more intense work than walking and is not as tiring as running, which requires greater effort. Therefore, an individual who wants to get fit may decide to jog a certain amount of time each day.
Jogging has several benefits for our body, in addition to being an entertaining activity for many people who want to get in touch with nature and disconnect for a while from the typical obligations and stress of city life: it strengthens our joints, improves our immune system and makes 70% of our muscles work.
In addition to all these advantages, it must be said that it has been revealed, after carrying out various studies, that light jogging is much more beneficial for health than intense running. Specifically, it has been ruled that with it you can even extend your life. That's why doctors advise going for a run, specifically jogging, at least a couple of times a week.
Many people choose jogging as an exercise to preserve and improve physical fitness.
Considerations when starting a routine
Regarding the recommended routine for people who have never done an exercise of this type, two half-hour sessions a week should not represent a problem for anyone, as long as there are no health disorders involved. After the first three weeks, it is possible to increase each session to double the time.
It is important to pay attention to the condition of the knees, since these joints tend to receive excessive load in people who take jogging as their only physical activity, that is, who do not complement it with a sport or other exercise. When an overload is perceived in this area, it is advisable to change discipline for a time; Some of the most common options are Nordic walking (which is characterized by the use of poles similar to those used in skiing) and cycling.
Before and after jogging
It is very common to use jogging to warm up before performing an exercise, such as soccer, basketball or volleyball. It is worth mentioning that some people need preparation prior to jogging (for example, certain gymnastics routines and stretching), either due to their age or a physical condition that prevents them from starting directly with this activity.
Likewise, once a jogging session has finished, it is recommended to do some exercises so that the muscles adapt to the slower and more leisurely pace they will have from that moment until the end of the day; This includes stretching, twisting movements, and animal push-ups. During jogging, the ideal is to keep your eyes forward (a practice that forces us to stretch our trunk) and keep our shoulders relaxed, to save energy and avoid bad posture.
The action in horses
The notion of trot is frequently used to refer to the progress of a horse . With the trot, the animal advances making small synchronized jumps and alternately supporting its opposite legs. The horse's stride can be more or less wide without this implying greater or lesser speed .
The rider , for his part, can direct the animal either sitting on its back or standing up. In the first case, the human being has to accompany the movement of the horse with his hip while, in the second, he takes advantage of the horse's momentum when it lifts its outside foot to stand up next to it.
Estimates indicate that a trotting horse usually travels at a speed of about fifteen kilometers per hour , provided it is an average-sized animal.
Expressions with the term trot
In addition to all of the above, we cannot ignore the existence of a series of expressions and locutions that use the term that we are now analyzing. Thus, for example, it is often said “tame someone's trot” as a way of saying that the speech of the person in question has been moderated.
In the same way, there is also the colloquial verbal phrase “make someone trot.” This is used with the clear purpose of making it clear that someone is being taught and imposed certain rules of conduct or customs.
Colloquially there is also the expression “belly at trot” . It is used to define someone who, whenever possible, because sometimes they are needy and hungry, takes advantage of others to eat. Thus, he does it either at the expense of others or by sneaking into those places where he can eat any food without paying.