goldenbaby

I'm going travelling in 5 weeks and have decided to step up my exercise to tone up and lose weight before I go. I have already been dieting for 15 weeks and have lost 32lbs so far so diet is fine. I have been doing some exercise so far, running maybe a couple of times a week or doing aerobics and some toning, but its been quite sporadic.

I'm thinking of running at least twice a day, (I'm following the couch to 5k runnning plan so jogging and walking in intervals) and doing abs, legs and arms exercises from a dvd everyday. Also have a pilates dvd which I plan to alternate with the toning. I thought I'd have one day where I don't do the running but do aerobics and toning and just do a long walk one day.

Would it be more beneficial and make me tone faster if I had more rest days or is it fine to do as much as I can? I will be careful not to over exercise and burn out though.












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mermiesmom

Personally, I wouldn't run twice a day. You need to give your body time to rest and heal after a run. There are great programs online to tell you how to time your runs and it sounds like you are already using the C25K program. Don't overwork your body because that will cause you to be more prone to injury.

Also, I don't run in consecutive days. This is my usual schedule (sometimes varies)
Monday - Elliptical (45 min)
Tuesday - Run (3 miles)& Strength Training
Wednesday - Elliptical (45 min)
Thursday - Run (3 miles) & Strength Training
Friday - Rest or Elliptical (usually rest)
Saturday - Long Run (4 to5 miles)
Sunday - Rest or Stretch

Just my 2 cents.

Take Care!

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Mike&HisMotorcycle

I am currently training for a marathon and a triathlon and rest days/periods are just as critical as the exercise days. Your body needs rest to rejuvenate and repair torn muscle tissues. By continuing to exercise over and over, you keep breaking down and damaging the muscle tissues (all part of getting stronger) and if it doesn't have a chance to heal and repair, then you risk injury.

In addition, folks start out all gung-ho and then get burnt out because they feel like crud.

Congratulations on the exercise you've been doing and your motivation! That is huge. Just don't over do it, remember your rest is important and most of all... HAVE FUN!

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My first year out I exercised 2x a day everyday and whenever I had spare time I did more.....extreme?? Yes!!...But the results speak for themselves.

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