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What's the best exercise to do in between runs?

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I'm on 2nd week of c25k. Loving it. What would you recommend on my day 'off'.

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misswobbleGraduate

What exercise do you like? Swim, cycle, walk, yoga, dance. Anything that’s not running 😃👍

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to misswobble

Thank you for replying. Will running tone me?

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GrannyhugsGraduate

Well done on completing w1 and glad you are enjoying it

There is another site for strength and flex, great to do along with c25k

nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/s...

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PortlandprincessGraduate in reply to Grannyhugs

Thank you. I've downloaded the week one. I need to build upper body strength really.

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GrannyhugsGraduate in reply to Portlandprincess

You and me both, by week 5 allegedly you can do pushups, I'm still struggling for more than 5 or 6 and I started that about 8 weeks ago. Loads of other exercises on the links on strength and flex forum. Have fun

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