Hello, I'm now doing a routine where I do weights monday, wed, friday and run (HIIT) tues, thurs, sat, sun. I was wondering since wednesday is my leg exercise day if I should not run on thursday because the legs are sore. Is 3 days of HIIT enough? I go about 4 miles each time
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Running day after leg exercise
- Thread starter Woopydalan
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Re: Running after leg exercise
Do your legs give out at the end of your 4-mile run on Thursday? If they don't, I can't see how you would be overtraining your legs. And if they don't, you probably aren't pushing yourself that hard, but 4 miles is a lot of distance for HIIT. This is my opinion. Whenever I do squats, my legs are completely dead for biking the next day, and I'm probably not giving any time for muscle recovery. You will burn about 1/7th less calories by skipping a day. You really need a full day of rest with the amount you're putting in unless you're loaded with supplements and need to meet a min. weight for a body building or weight loss competition. The day of rest is also important for you to take your mind off of exercise and break the monotony. Go for a long walk along a new trail, sit by the pool, or read a book/see a movie.
Do your legs give out at the end of your 4-mile run on Thursday? If they don't, I can't see how you would be overtraining your legs. And if they don't, you probably aren't pushing yourself that hard, but 4 miles is a lot of distance for HIIT. This is my opinion. Whenever I do squats, my legs are completely dead for biking the next day, and I'm probably not giving any time for muscle recovery. You will burn about 1/7th less calories by skipping a day. You really need a full day of rest with the amount you're putting in unless you're loaded with supplements and need to meet a min. weight for a body building or weight loss competition. The day of rest is also important for you to take your mind off of exercise and break the monotony. Go for a long walk along a new trail, sit by the pool, or read a book/see a movie.