C25K Program Questions

jbars11

Good Morning....

Anyone familiar with the C25K program...I have downloaded the app for my ipod and have been reading the details, when it recommends only doing the program 3x a week with rest days between does that mean no other exercise or just no other running?? I'm sorry if this is an ubber dumb question.....I'm hoping to start the program this weekend but I love water aerobics 2x a week and want to know how my overall work outs will have to be changed. Thanks in advance for the tips!!!

cahira

I've been doing the program for five weeks. In the beginning I didn't do any other exercise. But now I'm doing Firm DVDs as cross-training. I think they help - especially the long stretching sections.

yanicka

you can do other exercices, just take a day off between runs. Perso I do 30DS and swimming also

gamommy2

I have one more run to finally complete C25k. I did double up on some runs in the early weeks and then I tried doing step aerobics in between. I had to quit step. I noticed my hips hurting. Since then I try to alternate with other exercises that are not just legs and haven't had any pain. If you can handle it go for it, if you have to adjust your body will let you know.

liscar

I do the C25k three times a week - the other days I swim/bike or do a video and on one day I go for a nice long/extended walk (that's my rest day-it's just a relaxed walk to regroup)

meggonkgonk

You can absolutely do other exercise! Some strength or toning or even just walking or cycling! Just make sure to take a complete rest day 1x a week and about 1x a month make room for a 2-rest-day week- a little rest goes a long way.

Cmccracken1

we have a thread started if you want to join.

http://www.myfitnesspal.com/topics/show/157757-new-couch-to-5k-c25k-thread-anyone-out-there-in-week-1

rshunk

I do a similar program, c210k, it is 13 weeks and starts you out slower so that worked better for me. Anyway, I absolutely do other workouts on the days I don't run! Often I will do my run and then some strength training on the same days then other workouts in between that have both cardio and strength.

loupammac

Take it easy on your other days. I love Aqua Aerobics! I find if I'm particularly sore, taking it easy in Aqua actually helps ease my sore muscles. So long as you don't overdo it, I'm sure you'll be fine! Excellent information from a previous poster about rest days.

bhealthy03

I'm doing the C25K on my ipod touch (love it!). I usually do my runs Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and then do strength training via Jillian Michael's DVD or weights at the gym on Tuesdays and Thursdays. But I've also used Tuesdays and Thursdays as my rest days and then do fun stuff like zumba and spinning on the weekends. I agree with how the program is structured -- taking breaks between runs is very helpful!

Keep me posted on your progress! I've been on the first week of the program for the last 2 weeks because I'm scared to advance, but I'll have to sooner or later. lol Good luck!!

Cmccracken1

oh btw.. excellent idea on the coach reward. that was mine last year when i quit smoking.