Couch to 5K Running Program (C25K)

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Can I get toned just by running

jaz050465
jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
edited January 24 in Social Groups
Im constantly reading about 'lifting heavy' but I don't want to go to a gym and can't afford the really heavy weights needed. I am within my healthy weight but want to lose weight. I am particularly unhappy with my torso.

Can I achieve my goals by running?

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  • jlohcook
    jlohcook Posts: 228 Member
    I'm mixing running and and weights ( dumbbells only), abs and core exercises, seeing some results, but ever so slowly. But it seems to work. I don't really go to the gym, other than run on treadmill. My dumbbell was 2 kg each, and recently I bought another set of 3 kg. hope to get rid of my flapping wings.
  • likitisplit
    likitisplit Posts: 9,420 Member
    check out the book/app "You Are Your Own Gym" Great bodyweight exercises that you can do almost anywhere.

    In terms of toning: my legs look better than they ever had in my life. However, I still have a nice sized spare tire.
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