I’ve completed my 5K a few months ago and am still running semi regularly. The problem is that I am becoming aware that I need to cross train. I also work in a physical job (food production) and whilst I am okay to work, it’s almost as if all my other muscles have become weaker except the ones I use for work. My back has started to hurt and I just feel off physically. My core is VERY WEAK! SUPER WEAK!
I’ve looked for core workouts but they are all about getting abs or a trim waist. I DONT NEED ABS. I need to lose weight anyway but that’s a diet issue. I just need to stengthen my core so I can support my body better.
Can anyone recommend a dvd that will do this and is suitable for someone overweight?
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Hi Ellie, hope you find something right for you. I’ve got some ideas you could look at, so hopefully you’ll find something in the links that fits your interests.
I was similar when graduating from C25k and also needed some structure for the next phase.
So what I did was use the NHS 12-week workout plan nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/1... throughout my consolidation period. It has the C25k plan integrated into that, but I just replaced it with consolidation 30min runs, increasing in the latter half up to 60min. My write up of that is here healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
It gave me a great introduction to all sorts of workouts, including the NHS Strengths and Flex podcast. The Strength and Flex Podcast can be done as it’s own 5 week program, link here nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/g...
After those 12 weeks (including 5 weeks Str & Flex) I put together my own 5-week running and workout plan aimed at exploring different workouts and focussing on some of my weak areas (knees). I posted just today here : healthunlocked.com/couchto5...
There are specific NHS workouts for back pain , something I also want to address but haven’t yet. So this one might be good:
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