What to do on "rest days"

[Cj83]

Hey, does anyone still train on rest days, in the gym, classes etc?

[Greg_M Graduate]

No I don't do nuffink guvnor

Rest day for me!

[shelleymcb Graduate in reply to Greg_M]

same for me. just my normal daily routine before running. nowt exercise wise

[TJFlute]

Some people do other stuff like cycling or swimming, but I just walk the dog because I find it has an impact on the running otherwise. I think you can do other sports as long as it is not weight bearing (ie. give the knees a rest!)

[sfb350 Graduate]

I do yoga and a keep-fit class (circuit type stuff) and go to the gym. I'm planning on doing some cycling too. I try to average the recommended 10,000 steps a day (I include my running in that) that's meant to keep you healthy

[Cj83]

Thanks all!

Have you all noticed the difference health and weight wise?

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to Cj83]

I've lost about 4lb so far - W5R3 tomorrow. I'm noticing that I'm recovering more quickly from runs. The biggest change, to be honest, is in my mental outlook. I get a lot less stressed, sleep better and really enjoy the exercise , rather than just seeing it as a means to an end. I've also cut right down on the prescription drugs I was given for fibromyalgic symptoms.

[LauraStQ Graduate]

Hi all, just thought I'd dive in to say that experts recommened that you should try to balance aerobic exercise with exercises that improve our strength and flexibility. Yoga, gym workout etc - they all deliver on that. We're working on a new podcast series designed to deliver this strength & flexibility component - without the need for equipment - that you can do on your 'days off' from running. I'll share more soon!

[shelleymcb Graduate in reply to LauraStQ]

oooooh sounds interesting. laura, I dont have an iphone or anything with an i in it so will all the podcasts be available for mp3 like C25K is? & will you be able to get them through this site? I recently tried to download itunes onto my laptop & it crashed it, both times I tried.

I am really enjoying the male audiofuel music. it just takes my mind away from running. when you listen to the music standing still its a bit repetitive but when running it makes complete sense. I like running at 160bpm. looking forward to the next podcasts.

[sfb350 Graduate in reply to LauraStQ]

That does sound interesting, I look forward to it.

[Minuette Graduate]

I swim on my rest days, weight wise I've lost 4lbs since I started C25K, but I'd already lost 2 stone before starting, so the weight is coming off more slowly now but it's going in the right direction!

Looking forward to the next podcast!

[juicydee Graduate]

I get lots of walking in my normal work day (I work in a BIG school and also walk 15 mins each way to the station every day) so it all keeps moving in between. In fact I hate sitting still for too long cos my knees start to seize up! But I was initially going to the gym a couple of times a week in between runs - just stopped temporarily because I was very busy and also concentrating on getting up to the time/distance for my Sport Relief 3 miles. Back to the gym now for me!!

[deadasadodo Graduate]

retire to the couch???

[Ricky50run]

I try not to run any but at first it was hard not too. Now I try to do some type of cardio but nothing real strenuous. I have a knee that likes to give me trouble when I least expect it and praying that doesn't happen with the running. I actually look forward to each day too!!!

[maysie Graduate]

Zumba!

[fifimas Graduate]

I go to the gym on the days im not doing C25K at the moment.

[TheEditor in reply to fifimas]

The Strength and Flex workout plan is now live on NHS Choices

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