Rest days...

[HattieCooke]

Is it ok for me to go for a long walk on a rest day? Seems like a silly question and I think I know the answer... but I thought I’d check

[FurtherFaster]

That's what I do on my rest days! Active rest is better than no movement at all

[Dexy5 Graduate]

Yes you can Hattie, walking stretches different muscles than running so it will be a good alternative. You can also do strength and flex exercises on a rest day if you aren’t going out.

[IannodaTruffe Mentor]

The guide to the plan is essential reading and will answer this and many other questions. healthunlocked.com/couchto5...

[nowster Graduate]

Anything non-impact is fine.

[Speedy60 Graduate]

Yes, definitely. Walk, swim, cycle, gardening, weights, yoga. Anything except impact sports and sitting on the couch!

[Oldgirlruns Graduate]

Hello Hattie! You can do all sorts of exercise on your rest days; the only thing you shouldn’t do is run because the body needs that time to repair itself. So yes, go and enjoy those walks!

[Couchphoenix Graduate]

Yep, a long walk is fine, I often do that 👍 permission granted 😂

[MacTavish1976 Graduate]

My husband did a 2 mile 'fast walk' on alternate days to my run when I was on the program. I used to go with him, but his fast walk was nothing major for me 😉