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August 21, 2009

Go easy, go long

By Kashi Read more strength, toning up, and workouts
Challenge Yourself for: 24 Hours

In the past, we’ve suggested alternating lighter and heavier workouts and making sure you get enough rest. Another way to add variety to your workout is to make easier days longer days as well. Today, challenge yourself by increasing the duration of your workout, not the intensity level. Some tips:

  • Run, walk, bike, or swim at a slower pace but add 10 minutes
  • Focus on upper or lower body strength training only, but add three moves to that segment
  • Take a “gentle” or “restorative” yoga class instead of Bikram or Ashtanga flow

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  1. 48_dscn1308
    correr46 commented on this. about 2 years ago

    Okay I started running again….it feels sooo good. Im training for the New Year resolution 5K Jan 2,10. Im really excited and eager to continue my endeavor.

  2. 48_the_camster080
    kellyklingbeil commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I did the “Race for the Cure” this year and did the 10k instead of the 5k that I had planned on doing.

  3. 48_photo_1559
    Kfresh commented on this. over 2 years ago

    I love going on the elliptical. Running on the treadmill can get hard sometimes, especially on my knees. When I was training for a marathon I went on the elliptical for an hour. It was a great way to practice endurance rather than intensity.