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Hey folks, can anyone recommend any programs or lighter forms of exercise to do on my rest days? Find myself being pretty restless and need something for days off running.

Thanks for your help :)

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I've been trying the NHS strength and flex 5 week program - nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/s...

It is quite gentle to start with but it has worked well for me and keeps me doing something on rest days! Hope this helps 👍

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Zoot3000 in reply to sequinn_90

That is perfect! Thank you so much. Exactly what I was looking for x

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