Rest days?

[runningwild]

Hi, could I do this S&F on my 'rest days' from couch25k? Thanks

[AnnaDJ]

Yes you can. I do one day S&F, one day C25K (and have I stupidly just added in 1 day swimming but that's whole other story, lol). It actually says on the podcasts that that's how it can be used.

[runningwild]

Thanks AnnaDJ, right something new to download and work thru! I live opposite a park so no excuses...Hope yours is going well?

[AnnaDJ in reply to runningwild]

It's slower than C25K, but just as hard. I don't feel it so bad when I do it, but later in the day my arms are murder. Tonight I'm teaching, and I'm already considering which boxes I can leave behind so I don't have to carry them

[runningwild]

Oh have just downloaded week 1

[TheEditor in reply to runningwild]

By the way, you can see short video clips of all the exercises here:

nhs.uk/Video/Pages/strength...

[TheEditor]

Like AnnaDJ says, S&F is great to do on 'rest days' as they are a great compliment to your running. The exercises will help strengthen your legs and core muscles as well as improve your balance and breathing technique, which will all benefit your running and help you stay injury free.

Good luck Runningwild and let us know how you're getting on!

[runningwild in reply to TheEditor]

Thank you! Going to find a suitable spot in the park...

[Beek]

Yes you can do them on rest days. I alternate C25K then S/F and find it is helping my aches and pains away. It does tone up your leg muscles particularly. On my way back from C25K my players starts on S/F warm up, which I use as my warm down walk home again. I find it great!