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Strength & Flex

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Another wet one. :-(

So I was determined to do these exercises outside whenever possible, however.... When I opened the door this morning and saw the buckets of water being thrown...

So I was determined to do these exercises outside whenever possible, however.......

•12 years ago

Does anyone add other exercises to the podcast session?

I dont know if this is right or wrong but I sometimes add other exercises at the end of the session if I've got time. Today I added heel raises because I ended...

I dont know if this is right or wrong but I sometimes add other exercises at the...

•12 years ago

Raining :-(

So it's the day after a run day so it must be S&F. Ummmm that rain sounds a bit grim thought I as I opened the back door. Now if this was a run day I'd be out...

So it's the day after a run day so it must be S&F. Ummmm that rain sounds a bit ...

•12 years ago

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Off to a good start - long may it continue!

I started C25K on Monday and discovered strength and flex last night so downloaded it and did the first session today, I really enjoyed it. I decided to do it...

I started C25K on Monday and discovered strength and flex last night so download...

•12 years ago

Which exercise(s) do you find the most challenging in the S&F series?

•12 years ago

Rest days?

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

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

•12 years ago

getting there...

..just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying the program. If it wasn't for the structured approach I wouldn't be out exercising on my running 'off' days. So...

..just wanted to say that I'm really enjoying the program. If it wasn't for the ...

•12 years ago

Podacst 2

So I bumped on to podcast 2 this morning. I did wonder as I left the house whether I would come to regret it as my arms were a bit achey after swimming last...

So I bumped on to podcast 2 this morning. I did wonder as I left the house wheth...

•12 years ago

Any tips on how to get a 11 (going on 14) year old interested

I don't expect my 11 year old to come out running with me but I really hoped she might want to work her way through the Strength and Flex with me. Last night...

I don't expect my 11 year old to come out running with me but I really hoped she...

•12 years ago

What are your tips for feeling less self-conscious when exercising?

•12 years ago

Just started

I've been doing the C25K programme for nearly 9 weeks now. I should graduate this week but I realised that my over all fitness is still pretty weak. So I'd...

I've been doing the C25K programme for nearly 9 weeks now. I should graduate thi...

•12 years ago

How often should you be running after an ankle injury?

I was running nearly every day before injury and I went over on my ankle and I have not been able to run for two and a half weeks now. I'm thinking of going...

I was running nearly every day before injury and I went over on my ankle and I h...

•12 years ago

alternative to squats

Is there an alternative to squats that would help strengthen my knees? I'm on week2 of the program but I cant do the squats without hurting my knees - I...

Is there an alternative to squats that would help strengthen my knees? I'm o...

•12 years ago

Where to do the podcasts?

I'd be glad to hear where and how other folk are doing with these podcasts as I discovered that on a random walk with the dog on the lead, it's not really a...

I'd be glad to hear where and how other folk are doing with these podcasts as I ...

Graduate•12 years ago

Could you give me a rough idea of how many calories the strength & flex podcasts use, please?

I am doing the Strength and Flex podcasts and am on week 2, really enjoying them. I have just discovered the app MyFitnessPal which is like a comprehensive...

I am doing the Strength and Flex podcasts and am on week 2, really enjoying them...

•12 years ago

Positive feedback!

Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying the strength and flex podcasts. I do various exercise classes including a pilates-related core stability class but...

Just wanted to say how much I am enjoying the strength and flex podcasts. I do ...

•12 years ago

Strength and Flex: ask a question

Get all your questions about the new Strength and Flex workout plan answered here. I'm the NHS Choices editor responsible for Strength and Flex, Couch to 5K...

Get all your questions about the new Strength and Flex workout plan answered her...

•12 years ago