Is weight training ok on rest days?

[peanutbutter__]

I'm up to week 7 in the program and I'm trying to build up my strength and tone my body. Is ok to lift weights etc and such on rest days when I just take an hour long walk. I tend to use pull down machines and curl machines and for arms and legs. Is this ok?

[AlMorr Ambassador Graduate]

I am sure it is OK 'peanutbutter_' as long as you don't run on consecutive days that is the main thing. On my 'rest' days I do some yoga exercises/planks and go a ride on my bicycle or a 4-mile long walk, the same route that I do my running. I have a pair of kettlebells and exercise with them as well, also, I do press ups and sit ups to tone up as they say.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

Any non impact cross training on rest days will be beneficial, as detailed in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[UnfitNoMore Graduate]

Weight training is good for this... especially upper body as that muscle can be diminished by running. Keep the walking up too... it’s all good.

[Amandana]

You can also do it later on in the day you run, I think some folks do this to avoid having to run on sore muscles the day after weight training.