Exercise alongside C25k?

[CathyCy]

Just looking for ideas to do alongside C25k, I'm on week 6. Ideally looking for something maybe that has a bit of structure like C25k but also something that might help with back pain.

[Oldfloss Administrator Graduate]

Try the links on the C25K site... (or from Health Unlocked)..for strength and flex.. they are useful. Many of us used these alongside the programme. I did them on rest days and still use them occasionally. There are also links for other forms of exercise too.

Found this link, it might be useful

nhs.uk/Livewell/Backpain/Pa...

I do yoga, walking and swimming too, although at the moment.. most of my extra exercise is walking miles and miles with new granddaughter in her pram! About nine miles a day!

[soon_fit Graduate]

For general strength and core training it might be worthwhile looking at the 'Sculpt' section of Tony Horton's 'P90' program. The exercises are easy to do and follow, take around 1/2 hour per day and can be done at whatever rate and level is appropriate for your fitness level.

[Squarewheels66 Graduate]

If you are new to exercise then you need rest between sessions

Yoga or structured stretch/balance programme and swimming are probably going to be most helpful

If back pain is a new problem then might be worth seeing a sports physio - might be something about your posture or shoes that is tweaking your back

[Irishprincess Graduate]

I suffer from lower back pain and it was one of the reasons I took up running in the first place! Pilates is the one thing that works for me and really eases and strengthens the back. It's also a great complement to running as it works on the core.

Either find a class locally in a gym or village hall or find a good clip on YouTube. However, if you haven't done Pilates before then I do think a few sessions with a qualified teacher works wonders and then you'll know how to do the basics right and can do them yourself whenever you need to.

[Doodles123 Graduate]

I have lower back pain constantly, to the point i cant stand up straight after sitting for a while. Just got a "wondercore" for press ups, arms, legs, sit ups. So far i love it. It supports my back exactly where needed & i can feel muscles in my stomach that have long been unused. Can feel benefit to my back already.

[Doodles123 Graduate]

Also trying swimming. Do enjoy it but expensive & have to travel 30 mins to pool. As only doing breast stroke it hurts my neck which adds to back pain. Persevering tho.