Best activities to complement running

[Keep_on_going]

I've got the opportunity to join a gym (which has a pool) for a short period of time.

Because it's a fixed period, I want to do the best activities to help with the running.

Are there any specific classes or activities you guys do that help with running or are they all just as good?

[hilbean Graduate]

I've recently started doing pilates as that always seems to be on the recommended list. Last week I started swimming again. Just because I like swimming and I get to go with my daughter and my almost 2 year old granddaughter Other than that I would just say do whatever you enjoy

[rmnsuk Graduate]

I started with weights. squats, lunges, deadlift, press-ups. They have helped significantly, even if I don't go as often as I should.

[runswithdogs Graduate in reply to rmnsuk]

How often do you go? I've recently started weights myself and I'm trying to find a good balance. I find it hard to run the day after any weights using the legs. But I want to go often enough to feel results.

[sallyannie Graduate]

I went yesterday for a program got to do a 20min walk on the treadmill increasing the gradient by 2 every 2 mins 3x20 TRX squats, 3x20 ball squats, 3x as long as i can manage plank. He said i should do this at least twice a week for 6-8 weeks then go see them again.