I don't know what to do on my off days..

mommajolynn
mommajolynn Posts: 353 Member
edited December 19 in Fitness and Exercise
Everyone says only run a few times a week so your body can rest and heal. But what do I do on my off days that will burn as many calories as my walk/run? I have the p90x dvds but those just make me feel crappy cuz I can't do half the stuff they do.. and I fail at pushups/situps..

Sorry its been a downer day and I want to go run but its supposed to be my off day..

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  • tigerlily8045
    tigerlily8045 Posts: 402 Member
    um when its my off day...I do NOTHING. I mean its an off day. How is your body supposed to recoup if you are still working out in some capacity? I could be way off base but at least 1 day a week there is NO excercising of any type.
  • mommajolynn
    mommajolynn Posts: 353 Member
    bump..
  • ChLoE1130
    ChLoE1130 Posts: 1,696 Member
    I don't think there is anything wrong with exercising everyday. Now I wouldn't run everyday and I wouldn't lift everyday. I run 4 days a week usually and strength train 3 days a week. Are you strength training, if not I would incorporate that, the muscle you will gain will help you with your running as well.
  • AliciaNorris81
    AliciaNorris81 Posts: 185 Member
    On my "off" days I still do light cardio and strength training in the morning. Or, I schedule things I know will keep me moving. Grocery shopping, gardening, house cleaning, a trip to the park, etc.
  • vlynnvale
    vlynnvale Posts: 89 Member
    Days off include yoga and a light bike ride. :)
  • brandyk77
    brandyk77 Posts: 605 Member
    I run almost every single day. My recovery days are just less and easier running. It is all relative.
  • MinMin97
    MinMin97 Posts: 2,674 Member
    You are doing awesome! Just do a little bit, for the activity, to move your body. Nap if you can. Do something nice for yourself...like a mask, or bath soak, pedicure, massage, whatever...Get some sunlight on your skin for 30 min.
  • htmlgirl
    htmlgirl Posts: 314 Member
    Try a different workout dvd that isn't so intimidating. Right now I'm doing 30 day shred and running 3x week. I don't do 30ds everyday but usually alternate between running. Or you could just go for a long walk.

    You wont necessarily burn as many calories, but you're still doing something. Or just do nothing and have a break.
  • littlepinkhearts
    littlepinkhearts Posts: 1,055 Member
    How about just going for a walk? Get's you outside in the fresh air...
  • AmyRhubarb
    AmyRhubarb Posts: 6,890 Member
    I only run three days a week, but I do workout DVDs 6 days a week, and often get a long walk in on the non-run days with no issues. There are a lot of good workouts out there that are 20 - 40 minutes and less intense than P90X. Check your local library & see what they have, then you can try them out before buying.
  • mommajolynn
    mommajolynn Posts: 353 Member
    Well I found something to do. Took my son for a walk around the neighborhood and this weekend I'm going to work with him on riding his bike. That should give me plenty of things to do lol
  • Spanaval
    Spanaval Posts: 1,200 Member
    Yoga, pilates, walking, hiking, biking, swimming, whatever you enjoy and gets you moving.
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