Days off

Any suggestions on what to do on my non running days for excercise? I don’t have access to any equipment.... is brisk walking ok or should I rest my legs completely on non running days?

Thanks All 👍🏻

[ArthurJG Graduate]

Yes walking is fine: it’s classed as low impact because you always have one foot on the ground. Some people say you should rest from all strenuous exercise one day a week. But the other three rest days are just rest from running and on those days it’s good to do a different type of exercise which uses different muscles and is low impact. Walking fits that description. Yes it still uses your legs but not in the same way as running.

[Hidden in reply to ArthurJG]

Thanks for that! That’s what I needed to know

[ArthurJG Graduate in reply to Hidden]

Basically when you run you drop your entire body weight on the ground about 100 times a minute That doesn’t happen when you walk as you never fully leave the ground. Rest days from running are critically important because that’s when your muscles repair after the impact of the run, getting stronger as they do so. Walking doesn’t interfere with that as it’s low impact so you can walk on non running days.

[Rignold]

Resistance exercise would complement the cardio well. Strengthening the body as well as building stamina is essential for fitness. Start with squats, lunges, plank and pushups. Progress to adding burpees, pull-ups, sit-ups etc.

[Hidden in reply to Rignold]

Thanks. I’ll have to start slowly, it’s been a long time since I’ve done any exercise of that type. I appreciate the help 👍🏻

[QueenTea Graduate]

I often do the NHS strength & flex programme on recovery days. Easy to do at home & I also do Pilates & Salsa at work. Good luck 😉

[Hidden in reply to QueenTea]

Thanks for the advice, I’ll check it out!