Rest day exercises?

[reetm]

Hi all,

Quick question for you – does anyone do any other type of exercise on the rest days? Is this allowed? I was thinking of doing some form of yoga or Pilates? Any guidance would be recommended. Thank you x

[GoogleMe Graduate]

Yes, you definitely can do non-running exercise and something like yoga or Pilates is a particularly good option which will support the running.

[reetm in reply to GoogleMe]

Thank you

[GaryB1966 Graduate]

Yup I walk and cycle seems to work for me

[reetm in reply to GaryB1966]

Thank you

[mrrun Graduate]

Yep. Anything and everything that is non impact - swimming, cycling, stretching, yoga and, yes, Pilates. Or weights. Anything but running on consecutive days. That is forbidden by the Law of Amateur Running and punishable by, in all probability, painful and frustrating injuries.

I do stretching and planks. And squats. I think Rignold could add a few more.

[reetm in reply to mrrun]

Thank you 😀

[Razouski]

I do a workout in the gym up to three times a week with core and upper body included as well as no-impact leg work. I also swim. Occasionally I'l go out on my bike, or go for a country walk with Mr R. Yesterday I even went to a Zumba class (haven't been in years).

You could download the Strength and Flex podcast with the lovely Laura putting your through your paces. nhs.uk/tools/pages/strength...