A question about rest days

I’m just about to start W6 and understand the need for rest days, but the new found energy makes off days seem a little lazy... what’s an acceptable level of exercise for the none run days, bike / rowing machine / a decent walk???

[JogDog]

I know nothing but, I know what you mean about that feeling and I'm led to believe that anything that isn't high impact is fine with no limit as it doesn't cause the stresses so walking, cycling swimming aplenty is all good...

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Anything non impact.

[misswobble Graduate]

Anything but running 😃

Walking is brilliant. Cycle, swim, strength work at home or gym, etc

Your running legs get built on non run days hence the rest day. Healing, repair and renewal happens so always take your rest day

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Thanks for the replies, great to know anything non impact. 😎

[Windoze Graduate]

That's a good question. I'm pretty much at the same now w6 run 1 done today. I've started sit ups and press ups for the first time in years. Ouch they hurt look forward to the runs lol

[icklegui Graduate in reply to Windoze]

I can't do a sit-up to save my life! Tips for core strength anyone?

[mrrun Graduate in reply to icklegui]

Yep, planks. Different position planks. Long planks, short planks.

That stuff builds up your core no end. Google image 'planks' and start at 1 minute each. My lower back problems became distant memory.

Don't overdo it though, always start low and build up. Listen to how your body responds. If one plank position is killing you, drop it and work on another one. By body size and weight means I'm not that keen on side planks, for example. Give it a try!

[icklegui Graduate in reply to mrrun]

I do yoga, includes planks here and there, three-legged if our teacher is feeling mean! Quite happy to do more if that's what will help. Yoga has been good for teaching me where my weaknesses are and improving most of me overall but I wasn't sure what to do more of to really improve my core which really seems not to be improving much. Thanks!

[mrrun Graduate in reply to icklegui]

I would ask the teacher to help and recommend if existing exercises aren't core helpful. I did the same with a friend who's also a teacher. Mind you, we are all different in shapes and forms, what's good for you may not work for me, hence we all should seek advice from those in the know.

Very best of luck!

[icklegui Graduate in reply to mrrun]

You know, I knew that was the answer ... I'll have to catch her and quiz her! Thank you

[ClarkeyCat Graduate]

I'm doing the 30 Day Plank Challenge- started at the same time as C25K and I'm amazed that I can now plank for over 2 minutes - big progress for me. I like to feel I'm doing something else alongside the running.