Hi
New to the forum. I am 55 and have just started a running program. Have not done any real exercising for years. Basically sedentary lifestyle. I am 6 feet, 175 lbs. Reasonalbly good shape considering.
I have been run/walking for 5-6 weeks now. had a hip flexor 3 weeks ago, saw physio, fine now.
I am up to 5min walk/5min run now times 3 with cool down. I do stretches and some lower and core strength exercises daily.
My question is is it better to increase my run and less walk gradually or to increase the number of reps I do, like 4 times instead of 3.
Also these are muscles i haven't used in a long time ; how much healing time is necessary, Most info I have seen says at least one full day off. Any help would be appreciated.
Slowbutsure
New to the forum. I am 55 and have just started a running program. Have not done any real exercising for years. Basically sedentary lifestyle. I am 6 feet, 175 lbs. Reasonalbly good shape considering.
I have been run/walking for 5-6 weeks now. had a hip flexor 3 weeks ago, saw physio, fine now.
I am up to 5min walk/5min run now times 3 with cool down. I do stretches and some lower and core strength exercises daily.
My question is is it better to increase my run and less walk gradually or to increase the number of reps I do, like 4 times instead of 3.
Also these are muscles i haven't used in a long time ; how much healing time is necessary, Most info I have seen says at least one full day off. Any help would be appreciated.
Slowbutsure
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I would suggest increasing the time spent running compaired to time walking, so say 6 run/4 walk, 7 run / 3 walk. Until you get to the point that you can run for say 30 mins. At that point you need to descide what you want from running, to get faster or run longer distances.
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