Question about strength training...
Andiebeanluvsu
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Is week 3 too early to start strength training on my off days? I know the app that I'm using says to wait until week 4, but I feel like I should be doing more than just run/walking 3 times a week.
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What app is that? I haven't heard of any cons to strength training whenever you feel like it, but maybe the more advanced runners have some ideas on this? If you think it makes you feel good, just go ahead and start lifting weights. Listen to your body and don't push too much too soon. If you have special conditions of some kind, check with your doctor first.0
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It's the 5k Runner app by Clearsky0
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I'd go ahead and start strength training. Just like C25k, start slow and let yourself build up.0
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start slow and let yourself build up.
I wish there was a couch to strength training master app. :-)0 -
Check out the book Convict Conditioning. Ignore the prison nonsense.
Its a calisthenics progression program with many of the same strengths as C25k. If you can't do a push up or pull up...and want to...it is worth doing.0 -
start slow and let yourself build up.
I wish there was a couch to strength training master app. :-)
Clearsky has apps for push ups, pull ups, sit ups, and squats. Some are 0-100, some are 0-200. I was just going to start with these. They're designed to build you up gradually.0 -
Stronglifts 5x5 has a free app, too. The programme is introduced on the website http://stronglifts.com/ and the app for iPhone is in the App store. I don't know what the situation is for other types of smartphones.0
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start slow and let yourself build up.
I wish there was a couch to strength training master app. :-)
Clearsky has apps for push ups, pull ups, sit ups, and squats. Some are 0-100, some are 0-200. I was just going to start with these. They're designed to build you up gradually.
If you can't do a pushup on the floor, do them on the wall, then the dining room table and work your way down to the floor - stairs are good for this.
If you can't do a pull-up, the Convict Conditioning progression is the best one I know of, and even it has holes. However, it's a pretty well known program, so a lot of people have posted hacks on websites and youtube. PM me if you decide to follow this and I'll point you to some good resources.0 -
Clearsky has apps for push ups, pull ups, sit ups, and squats. Some are 0-100, some are 0-200. I was just going to start with these. They're designed to build you up gradually.
Most resistance training effect gets well into diminishing returns after more than about 10 reps per set. While the 100 press up type thing is an interesting challenge it has little real benefit.
Far more value in using a structured plan that increases the difficulty of the exercise once you've cracked a lower level of reps.
I wasn't so keen on Convict Conditioning and prefer You Are Your Own Gym, but there are several out there. To an extent it depends on your running objectives.0 -
start slow and let yourself build up.
I wish there was a couch to strength training master app. :-)
Clearsky has apps for push ups, pull ups, sit ups, and squats. Some are 0-100, some are 0-200. I was just going to start with these. They're designed to build you up gradually.
Sweet! Thanks for this. I got these apps and You Are Your Own Gym. Something to do for my non run days now!0 -
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