Its all too much ?!?!

[Fit4life]

Hi guys !! Just a quick question re core strengthening exercises on the days inbetween runs.Up until this point( currently on extended rest due to a twinge in my right calf )I have carried out these exercises to failure( 2 sets each of 3 different exercises )Now am I missing the point here and over doing things ,and if so ,at what point is it "mission accomplished', and the object of any given exercise has been achieved for that session ?

Thanks in advance .

[damienair Graduate]

I run 5K x 3 times a week. My rest days are literally rest days. I might go for a walk at a push. But that’s it.

So I don’t do any strength or conditioning exercise. Sorry I can’t help you. But rest I find is good for the soul.

Damien

[DiverIzzie Graduate]

I tend to do spin on my rest days rather than HIIT stuff however I need to do some toning and strengthening exercises going forward to build up other muscles - my gym are rubbing their hands at the thought of personal trainer sessions coming up!

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

I don't know what core strengthening exercises you are doing, but both planks and bridges can be done for short duration to start with and increasing as you can manage more.

[Fit4life Graduate in reply to IannodaTruffe]

My current schedule is , 2 sets each of squats and lunges ( to failure ) and 2 sets of tap backs both of a minutes duration .Routine is performed 3 times per week .

[IannodaTruffe Mentor in reply to Fit4life]

Bridges and planks will work more directly on your core.

[Tonkabella]

I agree with Ian. Bridges and planks. I do them on my rest days along with lunges. However I have also been doing them for years but well remember starting out with planks I could barely hold out for 15 seconds 😢. Bridges are great and not difficult. Lunges once again great but take it slow and get the technique right. Just do as much as you can and increase slowly to 3 reps of 10. More if you feel you can but 3 x 10 if done properly is enough. Good luck 🍀

[Fit4life Graduate]

Thank you guys for all your good advice!! So where can I find a progressive routine/schedule ,consisting of planks , bridges and lunges to supplement my running , please ?