Hi I run approximately 2.3 to 3 miles; I then carry out a brief weight routine and sit ups etc. The whole cycle takes me conveniently approximately 1 hour per day. I never miss a day. Should I take the odd day off to allow my body to rest or is it ok to continue daily without a break. I feel the lift that the exercise gives me is quite addictive but am unsure as to whether or not I should allow my body to rest. Any thoughts appreciated Thanks Tom
Should I train every day
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i am concerend with the weights first run 2nd thought...if you are running to train specifically for something and your goal is running performance shouldnt you do that first and just do weights after, modifying weight/reps as needed to prevent injury? I can honestly say i run then do weights and i feel i still lift heavy....
thanks rlewis for your input!!!
Agreed 100%. At certain points, I simply HAVE to take a day off, my entire body is just sore and needs rest! Back to back days of lifting usually means I'll just be doing HIIT the next day to rest muscles...
you wont get the best out of either the running or weights putting them together like you do. your brief weights wont have much of an effect and doing 2-3 miles a day wont increase your performance; you'll just be good at running 2-3 miles at an average pace.
try to do weights one day and cardio on another. if you have to do both together then its always weights first cardio second; even after a tough weights session you should still be ok to run for 2-3 miles (providing you havent over worked legs)
i think the key is that you say its addictive. you probably have the mindset that this is what it takes to get you as fit as you want and have been doing it for long enough for it to be a habit - i certainly had this problem when i started. but if you can run and do some weights everyday then you're not pushing yourself hard enough at either; and the best way to rest from cardio is do weights, and visa versa.
if you're training for running performance then do a more intense/longer running session every other day, then do some strength work in between and also rest regularly. unless your a pro athlete then training as hard as you should be everyday is only going to do harm.
i think most people underestimate the role of resistance work in running. i do fullbody 3x a week plus a hiit and then football training and a match. ive been working out for 18 months and in that time ive gone from not being known for my speed to one of the quickest in my club. providing you rest correctly stronger legs always lead to better running and endurance.
getting your breath and heart rate up to speed is another matter, however.
try to do weights one day and cardio on another. if you have to do both together then its always weights first cardio second; even after a tough weights session you should still be ok to run for 2-3 miles (providing you havent over worked legs)
i think the key is that you say its addictive. you probably have the mindset that this is what it takes to get you as fit as you want and have been doing it for long enough for it to be a habit - i certainly had this problem when i started. but if you can run and do some weights everyday then you're not pushing yourself hard enough at either; and the best way to rest from cardio is do weights, and visa versa.
if you're training for running performance then do a more intense/longer running session every other day, then do some strength work in between and also rest regularly. unless your a pro athlete then training as hard as you should be everyday is only going to do harm.
i think most people underestimate the role of resistance work in running. i do fullbody 3x a week plus a hiit and then football training and a match. ive been working out for 18 months and in that time ive gone from not being known for my speed to one of the quickest in my club. providing you rest correctly stronger legs always lead to better running and endurance.
getting your breath and heart rate up to speed is another matter, however.