Other exercise

Hi, since starting the programme I’ve missed my body pump classes as was keeping running rest days as complete rest days. I really don’t want to stop the pump classes completely. Can I incorporate a couple of classes a week into my training? ( pump and walking were the only other two exercises I did - I still walk ). I would appreciate some advise. 😄

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate]

Yes! Absolutely! 😁👍🏻

Rest days don't mean do nothing, but they do mean don't go running. So walking, cycling, swimming, yoga, pilates, weights, calisthenics, HIIT, martial arts, circuit training, etc.

So yes, get back into your class and enjoy 😊

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

Good so do on running rest days - fab. I read on some sites that rest days are complete rest days and IF doing other exercise it should be done on run days.

[GoGo_JoJo Graduate in reply to Hidden]

No, you'll be fine. Enjoy your class 👍🏻😊

[Hidden in reply to GoGo_JoJo]

good. Thank you.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

I just try to make sure my rest days are kind to my joints. Swimming, yoga, strength and stability class are my poison of choice.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

As stated in the guide to the plan healthunlocked.com/couchto5... any non impact cross training on your "rest" days will make you a better runner and improve recovery from the run.

[shrinkingjaz Graduate]

Of course you can! I do a mixture of weights, HIIT and pilates/bodyweight exercises on my day off. I have one full rest day a week.

Other exercises make you an overall better runner and help your fitness.

[Hidden in reply to shrinkingjaz]

Thank you